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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,009.38, 28,992.94 and 12,625.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,009.38, 28,992.94 and 12,625.88 is: 17,423.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,009.38 : 28,992.94 = 12,625.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,009.38/28,992.94 = 12,625.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,009.38x = 28,992.94 × 12,625.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,009.38x = 366,061,204.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,061,204.76/21,009.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,423.71

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