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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,151.84, 29,185.68 and 12,765.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,151.84, 29,185.68 and 12,765.28 is: 17,613.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,151.84 : 29,185.68 = 12,765.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,151.84/29,185.68 = 12,765.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,151.84x = 29,185.68 × 12,765.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,151.84x = 372,563,377.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,563,377.19/21,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,613.76

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