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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,182.79, 29,224.44 and 12,685.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,182.79, 29,224.44 and 12,685.08 is: 17,500.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,182.79 : 29,224.44 = 12,685.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,182.79/29,224.44 = 12,685.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,182.79x = 29,224.44 × 12,685.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,182.79x = 370,714,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,714,359.36/21,182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,500.73

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