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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,462.12, 29,617.92 and 12,030.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,462.12, 29,617.92 and 12,030.72 is: 16,602.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,462.12 : 29,617.92 = 12,030.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,462.12/29,617.92 = 12,030.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,462.12x = 29,617.92 × 12,030.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,462.12x = 356,324,902.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,324,902.50/21,462.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,602.50

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