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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,210.50, 29,268.44 and 12,712.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,210.50, 29,268.44 and 12,712.47 is: 17,541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,210.50 : 29,268.44 = 12,712.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,210.50/29,268.44 = 12,712.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,210.50x = 29,268.44 × 12,712.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,210.50x = 372,074,101.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,074,101.88/21,210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,541.98

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