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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,295.80, 29,385.54 and 12,680.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,295.80, 29,385.54 and 12,680.82 is: 17,497.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,295.80 : 29,385.54 = 12,680.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,295.80/29,385.54 = 12,680.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,295.80x = 29,385.54 × 12,680.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,295.80x = 372,632,743.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,632,743.34/21,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,497.95

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