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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,476.76, 29,637.90 and 12,045.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,476.76, 29,637.90 and 12,045.24 is: 16,622.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,476.76 : 29,637.90 = 12,045.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,476.76/29,637.90 = 12,045.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,476.76x = 29,637.90 × 12,045.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,476.76x = 356,995,618.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,995,618.60/21,476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,622.42

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