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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,236.61, 29,298.54 and 13,166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,236.61, 29,298.54 and 13,166.58 is: 18,164.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,236.61 : 29,298.54 = 13,166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,236.61/29,298.54 = 13,166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,236.61x = 29,298.54 × 13,166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,236.61x = 385,761,570.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,761,570.79/21,236.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,164.93

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