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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,632.89, 29,855.48 and 13,133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,632.89, 29,855.48 and 13,133.04 is: 18,124.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,632.89 : 29,855.48 = 13,133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,632.89/29,855.48 = 13,133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,632.89x = 29,855.48 × 13,133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,632.89x = 392,093,147.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,093,147.39/21,632.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,124.86

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