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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,694.69, 29,938.89 and 12,745.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,694.69, 29,938.89 and 12,745.09 is: 17,588.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,694.69 : 29,938.89 = 12,745.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,694.69/29,938.89 = 12,745.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,694.69x = 29,938.89 × 12,745.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,694.69x = 381,573,847.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,573,847.55/21,694.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,588.35

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