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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,649.77, 29,883.48 and 12,700.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,649.77, 29,883.48 and 12,700.89 is: 17,531.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,649.77 : 29,883.48 = 12,700.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,649.77/29,883.48 = 12,700.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,649.77x = 29,883.48 × 12,700.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,649.77x = 379,546,792.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,546,792.30/21,649.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,531.22

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