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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,465.76, 29,622.78 and 12,034.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,465.76, 29,622.78 and 12,034.36 is: 16,607.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,465.76 : 29,622.78 = 12,034.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,465.76/29,622.78 = 12,034.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,465.76x = 29,622.78 × 12,034.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,465.76x = 356,491,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,491,198.72/21,465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,607.43

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