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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,440.70, 29,587.68 and 12,009.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,440.70, 29,587.68 and 12,009.42 is: 16,572.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,440.70 : 29,587.68 = 12,009.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,440.70/29,587.68 = 12,009.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,440.70x = 29,587.68 × 12,009.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,440.70x = 355,330,875.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,330,875.95/21,440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,572.73

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