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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,188.71, 29,246.09 and 13,226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,188.71, 29,246.09 and 13,226.14 is: 18,255.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,188.71 : 29,246.09 = 13,226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,188.71/29,246.09 = 13,226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,188.71x = 29,246.09 × 13,226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,188.71x = 386,812,880.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,812,880.79/21,188.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,255.61

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