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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,396.80, 29,897.20 and 21,396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,396.80, 29,897.20 and 21,396.80 is: 29,897.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,396.80 : 29,897.20 = 21,396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,396.80/29,897.20 = 21,396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,396.80x = 29,897.20 × 21,396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,396.80x = 639,704,408.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,704,408.96/21,396.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,897.20

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