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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,408.84, 29,536.92 and 12,448.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,408.84, 29,536.92 and 12,448.89 is: 17,175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,408.84 : 29,536.92 = 12,448.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,408.84/29,536.92 = 12,448.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,408.84x = 29,536.92 × 12,448.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,408.84x = 367,701,868.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,701,868.02/21,408.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,175.24

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