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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,469.59, 29,629.53 and 12,038.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,469.59, 29,629.53 and 12,038.76 is: 16,614.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,469.59 : 29,629.53 = 12,038.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,469.59/29,629.53 = 12,038.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,469.59x = 29,629.53 × 12,038.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,469.59x = 356,702,800.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,702,800.58/21,469.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,614.33

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