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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,149.08, 29,186.94 and 12,766.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,149.08, 29,186.94 and 12,766.84 is: 17,618.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,149.08 : 29,186.94 = 12,766.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,149.08/29,186.94 = 12,766.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,149.08x = 29,186.94 × 12,766.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,149.08x = 372,624,993.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,624,993.07/21,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,618.97

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