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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,007.20, 29,565.72 and 21,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,007.20, 29,565.72 and 21,007.20 is: 29,565.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,007.20 : 29,565.72 = 21,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,007.20/29,565.72 = 21,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,007.20x = 29,565.72 × 21,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,007.20x = 621,092,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,092,993.18/21,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,565.72

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