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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,010.02, 28,994.40 and 12,946.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,010.02, 28,994.40 and 12,946.38 is: 17,866.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,010.02 : 28,994.40 = 12,946.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,010.02/28,994.40 = 12,946.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,010.02x = 28,994.40 × 12,946.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,010.02x = 375,372,520.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,372,520.27/21,010.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,866.36

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