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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,012.84, 28,997.52 and 12,629.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,012.84, 28,997.52 and 12,629.28 is: 17,428.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,012.84 : 28,997.52 = 12,629.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,012.84/28,997.52 = 12,629.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,012.84x = 28,997.52 × 12,629.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,012.84x = 366,217,799.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,217,799.39/21,012.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,428.29

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