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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,452.48, 29,606.32 and 12,023.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,452.48, 29,606.32 and 12,023.04 is: 16,592.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,452.48 : 29,606.32 = 12,023.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,452.48/29,606.32 = 12,023.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,452.48x = 29,606.32 × 12,023.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,452.48x = 355,957,969.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,957,969.61/21,452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,592.86

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