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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,469.89, 29,628.69 and 12,038.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,469.89, 29,628.69 and 12,038.25 is: 16,612.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,469.89 : 29,628.69 = 12,038.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,469.89/29,628.69 = 12,038.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,469.89x = 29,628.69 × 12,038.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,469.89x = 356,677,577.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,677,577.39/21,469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,612.92

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