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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,475.08, 29,637.60 and 12,525.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,475.08, 29,637.60 and 12,525.48 is: 17,286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,475.08 : 29,637.60 = 12,525.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,475.08/29,637.60 = 12,525.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,475.08x = 29,637.60 × 12,525.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,475.08x = 371,225,166.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,225,166.05/21,475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,286.32

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