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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,183.85, 29,221.57 and 13,212.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,183.85, 29,221.57 and 13,212.23 is: 18,225.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,183.85 : 29,221.57 = 13,212.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,183.85/29,221.57 = 13,212.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,183.85x = 29,221.57 × 13,212.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,183.85x = 386,082,143.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,082,143.82/21,183.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,225.31

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