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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,295.08, 29,386.44 and 12,802.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,295.08, 29,386.44 and 12,802.08 is: 17,666.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,295.08 : 29,386.44 = 12,802.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,295.08/29,386.44 = 12,802.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,295.08x = 29,386.44 × 12,802.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,295.08x = 376,207,555.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,207,555.80/21,295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,666.41

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