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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,525.09, 29,704.91 and 13,027.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,525.09, 29,704.91 and 13,027.11 is: 17,977.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,525.09 : 29,704.91 = 13,027.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,525.09/29,704.91 = 13,027.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,525.09x = 29,704.91 × 13,027.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,525.09x = 386,969,064.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,969,064.97/21,525.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,977.58

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