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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,654.47, 29,883.33 and 12,702.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,654.47, 29,883.33 and 12,702.15 is: 17,529.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,654.47 : 29,883.33 = 12,702.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,654.47/29,883.33 = 12,702.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,654.47x = 29,883.33 × 12,702.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,654.47x = 379,582,540.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,582,540.16/21,654.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,529.06

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