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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,220.48, 29,294.65 and 13,265.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,220.48, 29,294.65 and 13,265.27 is: 18,312.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,220.48 : 29,294.65 = 13,265.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,220.48/29,294.65 = 13,265.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,220.48x = 29,294.65 × 13,265.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,220.48x = 388,601,229.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,601,229.01/21,220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,312.56

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