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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,224.76, 29,290.34 and 13,271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,224.76, 29,290.34 and 13,271.60 is: 18,314.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,224.76 : 29,290.34 = 13,271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,224.76/29,290.34 = 13,271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,224.76x = 29,290.34 × 13,271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,224.76x = 388,729,563.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,729,563.07/21,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,314.91

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