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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,271.35, 29,335.35 and 13,314.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,271.35, 29,335.35 and 13,314.30 is: 18,361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,271.35 : 29,335.35 = 13,314.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,271.35/29,335.35 = 13,314.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,271.35x = 29,335.35 × 13,314.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,271.35x = 390,579,650.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,579,650.51/21,271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,361.77

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