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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,631.72, 29,853.88 and 13,133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,631.72, 29,853.88 and 13,133.16 is: 18,125.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,631.72 : 29,853.88 = 13,133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,631.72/29,853.88 = 13,133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,631.72x = 29,853.88 × 13,133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,631.72x = 392,075,782.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,075,782.66/21,631.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,125.04

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