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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,474.67, 29,634.66 and 12,043.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,474.67, 29,634.66 and 12,043.24 is: 16,619.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,474.67 : 29,634.66 = 12,043.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,474.67/29,634.66 = 12,043.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,474.67x = 29,634.66 × 12,043.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,474.67x = 356,897,322.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,897,322.70/21,474.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,619.46

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