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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,189.59, 29,247.30 and 13,227.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,189.59, 29,247.30 and 13,227.02 is: 18,256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,189.59 : 29,247.30 = 13,227.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,189.59/29,247.30 = 13,227.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,189.59x = 29,247.30 × 13,227.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,189.59x = 386,854,475.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,854,475.81/21,189.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,256.82

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