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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,459.51, 29,614.01 and 12,028.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,459.51, 29,614.01 and 12,028.14 is: 16,598.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,459.51 : 29,614.01 = 12,028.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,459.51/29,614.01 = 12,028.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,459.51x = 29,614.01 × 12,028.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,459.51x = 356,201,398.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,201,398.10/21,459.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,598.77

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