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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,226.68, 29,292.99 and 13,273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,226.68, 29,292.99 and 13,273.52 is: 18,317.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,226.68 : 29,292.99 = 13,273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,226.68/29,292.99 = 13,273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,226.68x = 29,292.99 × 13,273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,226.68x = 388,820,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,820,942.16/21,226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,317.56

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