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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,473.76, 29,635.02 and 12,041.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,473.76, 29,635.02 and 12,041.58 is: 16,618.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,473.76 : 29,635.02 = 12,041.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,473.76/29,635.02 = 12,041.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,473.76x = 29,635.02 × 12,041.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,473.76x = 356,852,464.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,852,464.13/21,473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,618.07

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