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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,630.78, 29,851.86 and 12,675.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,630.78, 29,851.86 and 12,675.02 is: 17,492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,630.78 : 29,851.86 = 12,675.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,630.78/29,851.86 = 12,675.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,630.78x = 29,851.86 × 12,675.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,630.78x = 378,372,773.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,372,773.28/21,630.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,492.33

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