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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,630.14, 29,851.68 and 13,130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,630.14, 29,851.68 and 13,130.29 is: 18,121.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,630.14 : 29,851.68 = 13,130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,630.14/29,851.68 = 13,130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,630.14x = 29,851.68 × 13,130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,630.14x = 391,961,215.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,961,215.39/21,630.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,121.07

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