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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,123.54, 29,148.49 and 12,623.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,123.54, 29,148.49 and 12,623.97 is: 17,419.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,123.54 : 29,148.49 = 12,623.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,123.54/29,148.49 = 12,623.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,123.54x = 29,148.49 × 12,623.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,123.54x = 367,969,663.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,969,663.31/21,123.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,419.89

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