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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,228.68, 29,295.75 and 13,275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,228.68, 29,295.75 and 13,275.52 is: 18,320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,228.68 : 29,295.75 = 13,275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,228.68/29,295.75 = 13,275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,228.68x = 29,295.75 × 13,275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,228.68x = 388,916,315.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,916,315.04/21,228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,320.32

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