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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,239.32, 29,308.08 and 13,282.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,239.32, 29,308.08 and 13,282.42 is: 18,328.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,239.32 : 29,308.08 = 13,282.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,239.32/29,308.08 = 13,282.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,239.32x = 29,308.08 × 13,282.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,239.32x = 389,282,227.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,282,227.95/21,239.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,328.38

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