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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,216.20, 29,251.33 and 13,255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,216.20, 29,251.33 and 13,255.52 is: 18,275.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,216.20 : 29,251.33 = 13,255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,216.20/29,251.33 = 13,255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,216.20x = 29,251.33 × 13,255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,216.20x = 387,741,410.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,741,410.45/21,216.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,275.73

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