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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,058.37, 29,047.97 and 12,673.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,058.37, 29,047.97 and 12,673.25 is: 17,481.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,058.37 : 29,047.97 = 12,673.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,058.37/29,047.97 = 12,673.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,058.37x = 29,047.97 × 12,673.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,058.37x = 368,132,122.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,132,122.44/21,058.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,481.51

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