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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,729.78, 29,988.77 and 12,299.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,729.78, 29,988.77 and 12,299.76 is: 16,974.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,729.78 : 29,988.77 = 12,299.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,729.78/29,988.77 = 12,299.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,729.78x = 29,988.77 × 12,299.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,729.78x = 368,854,612.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,854,612.20/21,729.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,974.61

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