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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,438.42, 29,584.89 and 12,006.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,438.42, 29,584.89 and 12,006.99 is: 16,569.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,438.42 : 29,584.89 = 12,006.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,438.42/29,584.89 = 12,006.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,438.42x = 29,584.89 × 12,006.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,438.42x = 355,225,478.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,225,478.38/21,438.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,569.57

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