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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,463.62, 29,619.99 and 12,032.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,463.62, 29,619.99 and 12,032.22 is: 16,604.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,463.62 : 29,619.99 = 12,032.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,463.62/29,619.99 = 12,032.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,463.62x = 29,619.99 × 12,032.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,463.62x = 356,394,236.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,394,236.08/21,463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,604.57

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