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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,296.22, 29,388.86 and 12,798.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,296.22, 29,388.86 and 12,798.51 is: 17,661.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,296.22 : 29,388.86 = 12,798.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,296.22/29,388.86 = 12,798.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,296.22x = 29,388.86 × 12,798.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,296.22x = 376,133,492.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,133,492.39/21,296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,661.99

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