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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,024.42, 29,011.68 and 12,956.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,024.42, 29,011.68 and 12,956.82 is: 17,879.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,024.42 : 29,011.68 = 12,956.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,024.42/29,011.68 = 12,956.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,024.42x = 29,011.68 × 12,956.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,024.42x = 375,899,115.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,899,115.66/21,024.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,879.17

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