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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,465.09, 29,621.03 and 12,033.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,465.09, 29,621.03 and 12,033.72 is: 16,606.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,465.09 : 29,621.03 = 12,033.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,465.09/29,621.03 = 12,033.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,465.09x = 29,621.03 × 12,033.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,465.09x = 356,451,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,451,120.96/21,465.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,606.09

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