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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,370.33, 29,498.95 and 12,872.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,370.33, 29,498.95 and 12,872.82 is: 17,769.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,370.33 : 29,498.95 = 12,872.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,370.33/29,498.95 = 12,872.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,370.33x = 29,498.95 × 12,872.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,370.33x = 379,734,800.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,734,800.25/21,370.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,769.25

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