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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,430.36, 29,587.98 and 13,061.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,430.36, 29,587.98 and 13,061.08 is: 18,032.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,430.36 : 29,587.98 = 13,061.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,430.36/29,587.98 = 13,061.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,430.36x = 29,587.98 × 13,061.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,430.36x = 386,450,973.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,450,973.82/21,430.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,032.87

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