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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,627.30, 29,845.89 and 12,680.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,627.30, 29,845.89 and 12,680.10 is: 17,498.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,627.30 : 29,845.89 = 12,680.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,627.30/29,845.89 = 12,680.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,627.30x = 29,845.89 × 12,680.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,627.30x = 378,448,869.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,448,869.79/21,627.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,498.66

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