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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,152.84, 29,187.06 and 12,766.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,152.84, 29,187.06 and 12,766.28 is: 17,615.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,152.84 : 29,187.06 = 12,766.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,152.84/29,187.06 = 12,766.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,152.84x = 29,187.06 × 12,766.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,152.84x = 372,610,180.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,610,180.34/21,152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,615.14

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