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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,337.95, 29,432.64 and 12,954.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,337.95, 29,432.64 and 12,954.45 is: 17,868.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,337.95 : 29,432.64 = 12,954.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,337.95/29,432.64 = 12,954.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,337.95x = 29,432.64 × 12,954.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,337.95x = 381,283,663.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,283,663.25/21,337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,868.80

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