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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,212.12, 29,285.88 and 13,671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,212.12, 29,285.88 and 13,671.44 is: 18,875.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,212.12 : 29,285.88 = 13,671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,212.12/29,285.88 = 13,671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,212.12x = 29,285.88 × 13,671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,212.12x = 400,380,151.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,380,151.27/21,212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,875.07

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