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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,441.94, 29,589.89 and 12,013.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,441.94, 29,589.89 and 12,013.54 is: 16,578.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,441.94 : 29,589.89 = 12,013.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,441.94/29,589.89 = 12,013.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,441.94x = 29,589.89 × 12,013.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,441.94x = 355,479,193.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,479,193.07/21,441.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,578.69

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