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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,534.72, 29,717.64 and 13,151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,534.72, 29,717.64 and 13,151.22 is: 18,148.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,534.72 : 29,717.64 = 13,151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,534.72/29,717.64 = 13,151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,534.72x = 29,717.64 × 13,151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,534.72x = 390,823,221.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,823,221.52/21,534.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,148.52

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