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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,713.94, 29,961.35 and 12,763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,713.94, 29,961.35 and 12,763.25 is: 17,610.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,713.94 : 29,961.35 = 12,763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,713.94/29,961.35 = 12,763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,713.94x = 29,961.35 × 12,763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,713.94x = 382,403,986.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,403,986.76/21,713.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,610.99

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