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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,284.31, 29,358.28 and 13,312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,284.31, 29,358.28 and 13,312.70 is: 18,362.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,284.31 : 29,358.28 = 13,312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,284.31/29,358.28 = 13,312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,284.31x = 29,358.28 × 13,312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,284.31x = 390,837,974.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,837,974.16/21,284.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,362.73

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