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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,336.67, 29,449.88 and 12,960.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,336.67, 29,449.88 and 12,960.19 is: 17,888.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,336.67 : 29,449.88 = 12,960.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,336.67/29,449.88 = 12,960.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,336.67x = 29,449.88 × 12,960.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,336.67x = 381,676,040.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,676,040.28/21,336.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,888.27

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