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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,262.64, 29,334.52 and 13,301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,262.64, 29,334.52 and 13,301.84 is: 18,351.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,262.64 : 29,334.52 = 13,301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,262.64/29,334.52 = 13,301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,262.64x = 29,334.52 × 13,301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,262.64x = 390,203,091.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,203,091.52/21,262.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,351.58

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