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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,230.76, 29,299.02 and 12,734.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,230.76, 29,299.02 and 12,734.24 is: 17,573.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,230.76 : 29,299.02 = 12,734.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,230.76/29,299.02 = 12,734.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,230.76x = 29,299.02 × 12,734.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,230.76x = 373,100,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,100,752.44/21,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,573.59

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