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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,225.75, 29,292.13 and 12,729.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,225.75, 29,292.13 and 12,729.25 is: 17,566.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,225.75 : 29,292.13 = 12,729.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,225.75/29,292.13 = 12,729.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,225.75x = 29,292.13 × 12,729.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,225.75x = 372,866,898.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,866,898.33/21,225.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,566.73

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