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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,047.51, 29,049.33 and 12,550.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,047.51, 29,049.33 and 12,550.18 is: 17,321.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,047.51 : 29,049.33 = 12,550.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,047.51/29,049.33 = 12,550.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,047.51x = 29,049.33 × 12,550.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,047.51x = 364,574,320.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,574,320.38/21,047.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,321.49

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