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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,230.86, 29,303.22 and 13,278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,230.86, 29,303.22 and 13,278.28 is: 18,326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,230.86 : 29,303.22 = 13,278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,230.86/29,303.22 = 13,278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,230.86x = 29,303.22 × 13,278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,230.86x = 389,096,360.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,096,360.06/21,230.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,326.92

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