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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,183.72, 29,221.39 and 13,212.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,183.72, 29,221.39 and 13,212.11 is: 18,225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,183.72 : 29,221.39 = 13,212.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,183.72/29,221.39 = 13,212.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,183.72x = 29,221.39 × 13,212.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,183.72x = 386,076,219.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,076,219.03/21,183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,225.14

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