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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,250.32, 29,330.28 and 13,785.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,250.32, 29,330.28 and 13,785.36 is: 19,026.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,250.32 : 29,330.28 = 13,785.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,250.32/29,330.28 = 13,785.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,250.32x = 29,330.28 × 13,785.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,250.32x = 404,328,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,328,468.70/21,250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,026.94

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