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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,208.52, 29,286.30 and 13,264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,208.52, 29,286.30 and 13,264.28 is: 18,316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,208.52 : 29,286.30 = 13,264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,208.52/29,286.30 = 13,264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,208.52x = 29,286.30 × 13,264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,208.52x = 388,461,683.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,461,683.36/21,208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,316.30

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