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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,344.92, 29,461.26 and 12,968.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,344.92, 29,461.26 and 12,968.44 is: 17,899.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,344.92 : 29,461.26 = 12,968.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,344.92/29,461.26 = 12,968.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,344.92x = 29,461.26 × 12,968.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,344.92x = 382,066,582.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,066,582.63/21,344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,899.65

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