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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,461.55, 29,616.85 and 12,030.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,461.55, 29,616.85 and 12,030.11 is: 16,601.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,461.55 : 29,616.85 = 12,030.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,461.55/29,616.85 = 12,030.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,461.55x = 29,616.85 × 12,030.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,461.55x = 356,294,044.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,294,044.34/21,461.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,601.50

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