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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,465.61, 29,619.88 and 12,966.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,465.61, 29,619.88 and 12,966.31 is: 17,891.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,465.61 : 29,619.88 = 12,966.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,465.61/29,619.88 = 12,966.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,465.61x = 29,619.88 × 12,966.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,465.61x = 384,060,550.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,060,550.85/21,465.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,891.90

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