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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,438.39, 29,584.94 and 12,006.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,438.39, 29,584.94 and 12,006.75 is: 16,569.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,438.39 : 29,584.94 = 12,006.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,438.39/29,584.94 = 12,006.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,438.39x = 29,584.94 × 12,006.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,438.39x = 355,218,918.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,218,918.31/21,438.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,569.29

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