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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,467.95, 29,618.69 and 12,966.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,467.95, 29,618.69 and 12,966.89 is: 17,890.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,467.95 : 29,618.69 = 12,966.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,467.95/29,618.69 = 12,966.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,467.95x = 29,618.69 × 12,966.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,467.95x = 384,062,304.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,062,304.39/21,467.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,890.03

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