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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,442.70, 29,590.44 and 12,011.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,442.70, 29,590.44 and 12,011.42 is: 16,575.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,442.70 : 29,590.44 = 12,011.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,442.70/29,590.44 = 12,011.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,442.70x = 29,590.44 × 12,011.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,442.70x = 355,423,202.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,423,202.82/21,442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,575.49

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