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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,673.58, 29,902.52 and 12,723.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,673.58, 29,902.52 and 12,723.28 is: 17,554.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,673.58 : 29,902.52 = 12,723.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,673.58/29,902.52 = 12,723.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,673.58x = 29,902.52 × 12,723.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,673.58x = 380,458,020.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,458,020.15/21,673.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,554.00

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