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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,476.34, 29,638.71 and 12,045.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,476.34, 29,638.71 and 12,045.51 is: 16,623.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,476.34 : 29,638.71 = 12,045.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,476.34/29,638.71 = 12,045.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,476.34x = 29,638.71 × 12,045.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,476.34x = 357,013,377.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,013,377.69/21,476.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,623.57

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