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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,197.53, 29,252.70 and 13,244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,197.53, 29,252.70 and 13,244.36 is: 18,277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,197.53 : 29,252.70 = 13,244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,197.53/29,252.70 = 13,244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,197.53x = 29,252.70 × 13,244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,197.53x = 387,433,329.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,433,329.79/21,197.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,277.29

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