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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,464.56, 29,620.98 and 12,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,464.56, 29,620.98 and 12,033.12 is: 16,605.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,464.56 : 29,620.98 = 12,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,464.56/29,620.98 = 12,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,464.56x = 29,620.98 × 12,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,464.56x = 356,432,806.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,432,806.86/21,464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,605.64

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