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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,617.98, 29,834.77 and 13,122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,617.98, 29,834.77 and 13,122.27 is: 18,109.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,617.98 : 29,834.77 = 13,122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,617.98/29,834.77 = 13,122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,617.98x = 29,834.77 × 13,122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,617.98x = 391,499,907.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,499,907.33/21,617.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,109.92

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