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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,452.63, 29,604.62 and 12,024.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,452.63, 29,604.62 and 12,024.23 is: 16,593.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,452.63 : 29,604.62 = 12,024.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,452.63/29,604.62 = 12,024.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,452.63x = 29,604.62 × 12,024.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,452.63x = 355,972,641.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,972,641.98/21,452.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,593.43

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