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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,282.83, 29,356.24 and 13,311.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,282.83, 29,356.24 and 13,311.22 is: 18,360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,282.83 : 29,356.24 = 13,311.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,282.83/29,356.24 = 13,311.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,282.83x = 29,356.24 × 13,311.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,282.83x = 390,767,262.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,767,262.34/21,282.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,360.68

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