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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,210.46, 29,267.94 and 12,711.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,210.46, 29,267.94 and 12,711.54 is: 17,540.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,210.46 : 29,267.94 = 12,711.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,210.46/29,267.94 = 12,711.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,210.46x = 29,267.94 × 12,711.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,210.46x = 372,040,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,040,590.03/21,210.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,540.43

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