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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,444.75, 29,594.97 and 12,016.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,444.75, 29,594.97 and 12,016.35 is: 16,583.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,444.75 : 29,594.97 = 12,016.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,444.75/29,594.97 = 12,016.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,444.75x = 29,594.97 × 12,016.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,444.75x = 355,623,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,623,517.76/21,444.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,583.24

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