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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,445.20, 29,594.46 and 12,013.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,445.20, 29,594.46 and 12,013.86 is: 16,579.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,445.20 : 29,594.46 = 12,013.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,445.20/29,594.46 = 12,013.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,445.20x = 29,594.46 × 12,013.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,445.20x = 355,543,699.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,543,699.22/21,445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,579.17

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