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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,467.97, 29,625.69 and 12,036.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,467.97, 29,625.69 and 12,036.53 is: 16,610.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,467.97 : 29,625.69 = 12,036.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,467.97/29,625.69 = 12,036.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,467.97x = 29,625.69 × 12,036.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,467.97x = 356,590,358.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,590,358.33/21,467.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,610.34

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