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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,622.70, 29,841.46 and 13,124.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,622.70, 29,841.46 and 13,124.15 is: 18,112.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,622.70 : 29,841.46 = 13,124.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,622.70/29,841.46 = 13,124.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,622.70x = 29,841.46 × 13,124.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,622.70x = 391,643,884.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,643,884.90/21,622.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,112.63

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