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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,703.72, 29,954.97 and 12,751.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,703.72, 29,954.97 and 12,751.22 is: 17,598.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,703.72 : 29,954.97 = 12,751.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,703.72/29,954.97 = 12,751.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,703.72x = 29,954.97 × 12,751.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,703.72x = 381,962,412.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,962,412.56/21,703.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,598.94

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