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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,625.39, 29,837.94 and 13,127.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,625.39, 29,837.94 and 13,127.30 is: 18,112.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,625.39 : 29,837.94 = 13,127.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,625.39/29,837.94 = 13,127.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,625.39x = 29,837.94 × 13,127.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,625.39x = 391,691,589.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,691,589.76/21,625.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,112.58

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