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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,475.27, 29,635.77 and 12,043.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,475.27, 29,635.77 and 12,043.83 is: 16,620.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,475.27 : 29,635.77 = 12,043.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,475.27/29,635.77 = 12,043.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,475.27x = 29,635.77 × 12,043.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,475.27x = 356,928,175.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,928,175.80/21,475.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,620.43

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