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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,377.92, 29,499.52 and 12,878.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,377.92, 29,499.52 and 12,878.72 is: 17,771.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,377.92 : 29,499.52 = 12,878.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,377.92/29,499.52 = 12,878.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,377.92x = 29,499.52 × 12,878.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,377.92x = 379,916,058.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,916,058.21/21,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,771.42

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