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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,272.33, 29,355.32 and 13,318.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,272.33, 29,355.32 and 13,318.94 is: 18,379.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,272.33 : 29,355.32 = 13,318.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,272.33/29,355.32 = 13,318.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,272.33x = 29,355.32 × 13,318.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,272.33x = 390,981,532.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,981,532.39/21,272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,379.82

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