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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,297.72, 29,390.93 and 12,800.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,297.72, 29,390.93 and 12,800.01 is: 17,664.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,297.72 : 29,390.93 = 12,800.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,297.72/29,390.93 = 12,800.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,297.72x = 29,390.93 × 12,800.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,297.72x = 376,204,133.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,204,133.91/21,297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,664.06

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