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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,222.98, 29,298.10 and 13,267.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,222.98, 29,298.10 and 13,267.77 is: 18,316.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,222.98 : 29,298.10 = 13,267.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,222.98/29,298.10 = 13,267.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,222.98x = 29,298.10 × 13,267.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,222.98x = 388,720,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,720,452.24/21,222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,316.02

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