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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,221.60, 29,277.86 and 13,151.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,221.60, 29,277.86 and 13,151.57 is: 18,144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,221.60 : 29,277.86 = 13,151.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,221.60/29,277.86 = 13,151.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,221.60x = 29,277.86 × 13,151.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,221.60x = 385,049,613.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,049,613.09/21,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,144.24

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