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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,198.72, 29,248.32 and 13,249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,198.72, 29,248.32 and 13,249.04 is: 18,279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,198.72 : 29,248.32 = 13,249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,198.72/29,248.32 = 13,249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,198.72x = 29,248.32 × 13,249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,198.72x = 387,512,161.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,512,161.61/21,198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,279.98

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