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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,460.44, 29,613.42 and 12,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,460.44, 29,613.42 and 12,027 is: 16,596.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,460.44 : 29,613.42 = 12,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,460.44/29,613.42 = 12,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,460.44x = 29,613.42 × 12,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,460.44x = 356,160,602.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,160,602.34/21,460.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,596.15

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