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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,236.64, 29,307.24 and 12,735.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,236.64, 29,307.24 and 12,735.84 is: 17,575.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,236.64 : 29,307.24 = 12,735.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,236.64/29,307.24 = 12,735.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,236.64x = 29,307.24 × 12,735.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,236.64x = 373,252,319.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,252,319.48/21,236.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,575.87

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