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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,472.36, 29,632.44 and 12,040.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,472.36, 29,632.44 and 12,040.72 is: 16,616.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,472.36 : 29,632.44 = 12,040.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,472.36/29,632.44 = 12,040.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,472.36x = 29,632.44 × 12,040.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,472.36x = 356,795,912.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,795,912.96/21,472.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,616.52

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