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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,225.26, 29,291.04 and 13,272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,225.26, 29,291.04 and 13,272.10 is: 18,315.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,225.26 : 29,291.04 = 13,272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,225.26/29,291.04 = 13,272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,225.26x = 29,291.04 × 13,272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,225.26x = 388,753,399.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,753,399.17/21,225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,315.60

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