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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,452.94, 29,606.88 and 12,023.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,452.94, 29,606.88 and 12,023.33 is: 16,593.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,452.94 : 29,606.88 = 12,023.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,452.94/29,606.88 = 12,023.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,452.94x = 29,606.88 × 12,023.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,452.94x = 355,973,288.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,973,288.51/21,452.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,593.22

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