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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,465.72, 29,622.48 and 12,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,465.72, 29,622.48 and 12,034.20 is: 16,607.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,465.72 : 29,622.48 = 12,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,465.72/29,622.48 = 12,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,465.72x = 29,622.48 × 12,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,465.72x = 356,482,848.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,482,848.82/21,465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,607.08

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