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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,225.64, 29,291.52 and 13,272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,225.64, 29,291.52 and 13,272.52 is: 18,316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,225.64 : 29,291.52 = 13,272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,225.64/29,291.52 = 13,272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,225.64x = 29,291.52 × 13,272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,225.64x = 388,772,285.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,772,285.03/21,225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,316.16

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