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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,274.28, 29,345.60 and 13,309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,274.28, 29,345.60 and 13,309.96 is: 18,359.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,274.28 : 29,345.60 = 13,309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,274.28/29,345.60 = 13,309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,274.28x = 29,345.60 × 13,309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,274.28x = 390,588,762.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,588,762.18/21,274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,359.67

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