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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,174.06, 29,207.30 and 12,671.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,174.06, 29,207.30 and 12,671.48 is: 17,478.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,174.06 : 29,207.30 = 12,671.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,174.06/29,207.30 = 12,671.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,174.06x = 29,207.30 × 12,671.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,174.06x = 370,099,717.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,099,717.80/21,174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,478.92

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