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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,180.72, 29,239.20 and 12,686.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,180.72, 29,239.20 and 12,686.88 is: 17,513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,180.72 : 29,239.20 = 12,686.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,180.72/29,239.20 = 12,686.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,180.72x = 29,239.20 × 12,686.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,180.72x = 370,954,221.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,954,221.70/21,180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,513.77

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