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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,222.48, 29,297.41 and 13,267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,222.48, 29,297.41 and 13,267.27 is: 18,315.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,222.48 : 29,297.41 = 13,267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,222.48/29,297.41 = 13,267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,222.48x = 29,297.41 × 13,267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,222.48x = 388,696,648.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,696,648.77/21,222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,315.33

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