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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,702.08, 29,949.72 and 12,749.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,702.08, 29,949.72 and 12,749.51 is: 17,594.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,702.08 : 29,949.72 = 12,749.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,702.08/29,949.72 = 12,749.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,702.08x = 29,949.72 × 12,749.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,702.08x = 381,844,104.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,844,104.89/21,702.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,594.82

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