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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,268.82, 29,347.55 and 12,769.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,268.82, 29,347.55 and 12,769.59 is: 17,619.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,268.82 : 29,347.55 = 12,769.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,268.82/29,347.55 = 12,769.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,268.82x = 29,347.55 × 12,769.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,268.82x = 374,756,275.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,756,275.10/21,268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,619.98

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