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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,290.88, 29,379.18 and 13,113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,290.88, 29,379.18 and 13,113.18 is: 18,094.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,290.88 : 29,379.18 = 13,113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,290.88/29,379.18 = 13,113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,290.88x = 29,379.18 × 13,113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,290.88x = 385,254,475.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,254,475.59/21,290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,094.81

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