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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,211.04, 29,285.88 and 13,256.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,211.04, 29,285.88 and 13,256.84 is: 18,303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,211.04 : 29,285.88 = 13,256.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,211.04/29,285.88 = 13,256.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,211.04x = 29,285.88 × 13,256.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,211.04x = 388,238,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,238,225.42/21,211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,303.59

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