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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,439.27, 29,586.60 and 12,007.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,439.27, 29,586.60 and 12,007.81 is: 16,571.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,439.27 : 29,586.60 = 12,007.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,439.27/29,586.60 = 12,007.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,439.27x = 29,586.60 × 12,007.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,439.27x = 355,270,271.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,270,271.35/21,439.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,571.01

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