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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,473, 29,630.34 and 12,040.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,473, 29,630.34 and 12,040.20 is: 16,614.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,473 : 29,630.34 = 12,040.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,473/29,630.34 = 12,040.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,473x = 29,630.34 × 12,040.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,473x = 356,755,219.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,755,219.67/21,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,614.13

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