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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,673.94, 29,904.96 and 12,720.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,673.94, 29,904.96 and 12,720.98 is: 17,551.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,673.94 : 29,904.96 = 12,720.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,673.94/29,904.96 = 12,720.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,673.94x = 29,904.96 × 12,720.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,673.94x = 380,420,398.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,420,398.06/21,673.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,551.97

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