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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,445.98, 29,595.43 and 12,014.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,445.98, 29,595.43 and 12,014.55 is: 16,580.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,445.98 : 29,595.43 = 12,014.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,445.98/29,595.43 = 12,014.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,445.98x = 29,595.43 × 12,014.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,445.98x = 355,575,773.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,575,773.51/21,445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,580.07

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