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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,222.60, 29,279.23 and 13,152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,222.60, 29,279.23 and 13,152.57 is: 18,145.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,222.60 : 29,279.23 = 13,152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,222.60/29,279.23 = 13,152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,222.60x = 29,279.23 × 13,152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,222.60x = 385,097,122.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,097,122.12/21,222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.61

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