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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,270.18, 29,353.44 and 12,769.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,270.18, 29,353.44 and 12,769.44 is: 17,622.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,270.18 : 29,353.44 = 12,769.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,270.18/29,353.44 = 12,769.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,270.18x = 29,353.44 × 12,769.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,270.18x = 374,826,990.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,826,990.87/21,270.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,622.18

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