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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,456.97, 29,611.84 and 12,026.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,456.97, 29,611.84 and 12,026.14 is: 16,596.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,456.97 : 29,611.84 = 12,026.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,456.97/29,611.84 = 12,026.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,456.97x = 29,611.84 × 12,026.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,456.97x = 356,116,073.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,116,073.37/21,456.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,596.75

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