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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,475.28, 29,633.92 and 12,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,475.28, 29,633.92 and 12,042 is: 16,616.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,475.28 : 29,633.92 = 12,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,475.28/29,633.92 = 12,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,475.28x = 29,633.92 × 12,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,475.28x = 356,851,664.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,851,664.64/21,475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,616.86

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