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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,463.30, 29,619.42 and 12,031.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,463.30, 29,619.42 and 12,031.25 is: 16,603.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,463.30 : 29,619.42 = 12,031.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,463.30/29,619.42 = 12,031.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,463.30x = 29,619.42 × 12,031.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,463.30x = 356,358,646.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,358,646.88/21,463.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,603.17

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