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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,207.42, 29,243.43 and 13,246.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,207.42, 29,243.43 and 13,246.74 is: 18,266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,207.42 : 29,243.43 = 13,246.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,207.42/29,243.43 = 13,246.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,207.42x = 29,243.43 × 13,246.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,207.42x = 387,380,113.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,380,113.92/21,207.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,266.25

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