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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,328.72, 29,436.48 and 12,945.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,328.72, 29,436.48 and 12,945.36 is: 17,866.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,328.72 : 29,436.48 = 12,945.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,328.72/29,436.48 = 12,945.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,328.72x = 29,436.48 × 12,945.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,328.72x = 381,065,830.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,065,830.73/21,328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,866.32

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