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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,721.65, 29,983.01 and 12,768.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,721.65, 29,983.01 and 12,768.72 is: 17,625.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,721.65 : 29,983.01 = 12,768.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,721.65/29,983.01 = 12,768.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,721.65x = 29,983.01 × 12,768.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,721.65x = 382,844,595.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,844,595.60/21,721.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,625.02

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