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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,114.78, 29,133.42 and 12,615.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,114.78, 29,133.42 and 12,615.24 is: 17,406.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,114.78 : 29,133.42 = 12,615.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,114.78/29,133.42 = 12,615.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,114.78x = 29,133.42 × 12,615.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,114.78x = 367,525,085.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,525,085.32/21,114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,406.06

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