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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,332.92, 29,425.72 and 12,949.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,332.92, 29,425.72 and 12,949.42 is: 17,861.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,332.92 : 29,425.72 = 12,949.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,332.92/29,425.72 = 12,949.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,332.92x = 29,425.72 × 12,949.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,332.92x = 381,046,007.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,046,007.08/21,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,861.88

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