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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,441.44, 29,589.18 and 12,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,441.44, 29,589.18 and 12,010 is: 16,573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,441.44 : 29,589.18 = 12,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,441.44/29,589.18 = 12,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,441.44x = 29,589.18 × 12,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,441.44x = 355,366,051.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,366,051.80/21,441.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,573.80

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