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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,453.70, 29,604.49 and 12,020.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,453.70, 29,604.49 and 12,020.44 is: 16,587.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,453.70 : 29,604.49 = 12,020.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,453.70/29,604.49 = 12,020.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,453.70x = 29,604.49 × 12,020.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,453.70x = 355,858,995.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,858,995.78/21,453.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,587.30

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