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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,464.68, 29,620.26 and 12,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,464.68, 29,620.26 and 12,033 is: 16,604.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,464.68 : 29,620.26 = 12,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,464.68/29,620.26 = 12,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,464.68x = 29,620.26 × 12,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,464.68x = 356,420,588.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,420,588.58/21,464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,604.98

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