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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,461.68, 29,617.60 and 12,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,461.68, 29,617.60 and 12,030 is: 16,601.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,461.68 : 29,617.60 = 12,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,461.68/29,617.60 = 12,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,461.68x = 29,617.60 × 12,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,461.68x = 356,299,728
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,299,728/21,461.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,601.67

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