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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,476.64, 29,637.73 and 12,045.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,476.64, 29,637.73 and 12,045.12 is: 16,622.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,476.64 : 29,637.73 = 12,045.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,476.64/29,637.73 = 12,045.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,476.64x = 29,637.73 × 12,045.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,476.64x = 356,989,805.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,989,805.96/21,476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,622.24

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