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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,164.58, 29,208.33 and 12,783.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,164.58, 29,208.33 and 12,783.78 is: 17,642.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,164.58 : 29,208.33 = 12,783.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,164.58/29,208.33 = 12,783.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,164.58x = 29,208.33 × 12,783.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,164.58x = 373,392,864.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,392,864.89/21,164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,642.35

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