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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,308.02, 29,407.57 and 12,814.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,308.02, 29,407.57 and 12,814.47 is: 17,685.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,308.02 : 29,407.57 = 12,814.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,308.02/29,407.57 = 12,814.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,308.02x = 29,407.57 × 12,814.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,308.02x = 376,842,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,842,391.50/21,308.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,685.47

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