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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,341.92, 29,457.12 and 12,965.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,341.92, 29,457.12 and 12,965.44 is: 17,895.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,341.92 : 29,457.12 = 12,965.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,341.92/29,457.12 = 12,965.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,341.92x = 29,457.12 × 12,965.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,341.92x = 381,924,521.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,924,521.93/21,341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,895.51

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