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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,717.93, 29,966.88 and 12,767.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,717.93, 29,966.88 and 12,767.25 is: 17,616.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,717.93 : 29,966.88 = 12,767.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,717.93/29,966.88 = 12,767.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,717.93x = 29,966.88 × 12,767.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,717.93x = 382,594,648.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,594,648.68/21,717.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,616.53

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