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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,737.23, 29,996.80 and 12,782.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,737.23, 29,996.80 and 12,782.68 is: 17,639.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,737.23 : 29,996.80 = 12,782.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,737.23/29,996.80 = 12,782.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,737.23x = 29,996.80 × 12,782.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,737.23x = 383,439,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,439,495.42/21,737.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,639.76

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