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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,086.76, 29,099.72 and 12,704.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,086.76, 29,099.72 and 12,704.88 is: 17,532.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,086.76 : 29,099.72 = 12,704.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,086.76/29,099.72 = 12,704.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,086.76x = 29,099.72 × 12,704.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,086.76x = 369,708,450.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,708,450.63/21,086.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,532.73

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