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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,528.62, 29,710.15 and 13,032.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,528.62, 29,710.15 and 13,032.29 is: 17,984.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,528.62 : 29,710.15 = 13,032.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,528.62/29,710.15 = 13,032.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,528.62x = 29,710.15 × 13,032.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,528.62x = 387,191,290.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,191,290.74/21,528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,984.96

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