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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,332.27, 29,431.27 and 12,947.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,332.27, 29,431.27 and 12,947.15 is: 17,862.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,332.27 : 29,431.27 = 12,947.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,332.27/29,431.27 = 12,947.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,332.27x = 29,431.27 × 12,947.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,332.27x = 381,051,067.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,051,067.38/21,332.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,862.66

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