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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,444.62, 29,593.67 and 12,498.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,444.62, 29,593.67 and 12,498.26 is: 17,247.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,444.62 : 29,593.67 = 12,498.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,444.62/29,593.67 = 12,498.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,444.62x = 29,593.67 × 12,498.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,444.62x = 369,869,171.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,869,171.55/21,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,247.65

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