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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,413.95, 29,547.98 and 12,215.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,413.95, 29,547.98 and 12,215.58 is: 16,855.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,413.95 : 29,547.98 = 12,215.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,413.95/29,547.98 = 12,215.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,413.95x = 29,547.98 × 12,215.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,413.95x = 360,945,713.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,945,713.53/21,413.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,855.63

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