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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,330.92, 29,441.94 and 12,954.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,330.92, 29,441.94 and 12,954.44 is: 17,880.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,330.92 : 29,441.94 = 12,954.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,330.92/29,441.94 = 12,954.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,330.92x = 29,441.94 × 12,954.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,330.92x = 381,403,845.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,403,845.21/21,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,880.33

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