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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,179.46, 29,228.86 and 12,798.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,179.46, 29,228.86 and 12,798.66 is: 17,662.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,179.46 : 29,228.86 = 12,798.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,179.46/29,228.86 = 12,798.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,179.46x = 29,228.86 × 12,798.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,179.46x = 374,090,241.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,090,241.33/21,179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,662.88

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