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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,460.72, 29,617.04 and 12,032.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,460.72, 29,617.04 and 12,032.32 is: 16,605.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,460.72 : 29,617.04 = 12,032.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,460.72/29,617.04 = 12,032.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,460.72x = 29,617.04 × 12,032.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,460.72x = 356,361,702.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,361,702.73/21,460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,605.30

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