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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,205.45, 29,269.05 and 12,713.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,205.45, 29,269.05 and 12,713.05 is: 17,547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,205.45 : 29,269.05 = 12,713.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,205.45/29,269.05 = 12,713.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,205.45x = 29,269.05 × 12,713.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,205.45x = 372,098,885.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,098,885.01/21,205.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,547.33

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