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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,251.45, 29,330.03 and 13,298.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,251.45, 29,330.03 and 13,298.33 is: 18,353.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,251.45 : 29,330.03 = 13,298.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,251.45/29,330.03 = 13,298.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,251.45x = 29,330.03 × 13,298.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,251.45x = 390,040,417.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,040,417.85/21,251.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,353.59

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