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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,443.09, 29,591.47 and 13,059.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,443.09, 29,591.47 and 13,059.59 is: 18,022.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,443.09 : 29,591.47 = 13,059.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,443.09/29,591.47 = 13,059.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,443.09x = 29,591.47 × 13,059.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,443.09x = 386,452,445.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,452,445.03/21,443.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,022.24

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