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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,438.77, 29,585.45 and 12,007.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,438.77, 29,585.45 and 12,007.13 is: 16,569.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,438.77 : 29,585.45 = 12,007.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,438.77/29,585.45 = 12,007.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,438.77x = 29,585.45 × 12,007.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,438.77x = 355,236,226.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,236,226.35/21,438.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,569.81

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