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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,466.68, 29,623.02 and 12,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,466.68, 29,623.02 and 12,035 is: 16,607.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,466.68 : 29,623.02 = 12,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,466.68/29,623.02 = 12,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,466.68x = 29,623.02 × 12,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,466.68x = 356,513,045.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,513,045.70/21,466.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,607.74

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