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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,447.46, 29,597.47 and 12,016.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,447.46, 29,597.47 and 12,016.09 is: 16,582.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,447.46 : 29,597.47 = 12,016.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,447.46/29,597.47 = 12,016.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,447.46x = 29,597.47 × 12,016.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,447.46x = 355,645,863.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,645,863.29/21,447.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,582.19

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