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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,545.91, 29,732.72 and 13,053.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,545.91, 29,732.72 and 13,053.06 is: 18,012.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,545.91 : 29,732.72 = 13,053.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,545.91/29,732.72 = 13,053.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,545.91x = 29,732.72 × 13,053.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,545.91x = 388,102,912.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,102,912.86/21,545.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,012.83

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