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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,434.63, 29,580.39 and 12,003.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,434.63, 29,580.39 and 12,003.80 is: 16,565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,434.63 : 29,580.39 = 12,003.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,434.63/29,580.39 = 12,003.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,434.63x = 29,580.39 × 12,003.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,434.63x = 355,076,937.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,076,937.58/21,434.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,565.58

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