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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,285, 29,374.48 and 12,789.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,285, 29,374.48 and 12,789.72 is: 17,650.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,285 : 29,374.48 = 12,789.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,285/29,374.48 = 12,789.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,285x = 29,374.48 × 12,789.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,285x = 375,691,374.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,691,374.35/21,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,650.52

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