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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,465.84, 29,622.82 and 12,034.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,465.84, 29,622.82 and 12,034.40 is: 16,607.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,465.84 : 29,622.82 = 12,034.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,465.84/29,622.82 = 12,034.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,465.84x = 29,622.82 × 12,034.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,465.84x = 356,492,865.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,492,865.01/21,465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,607.45

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