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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,477.07, 29,638.27 and 12,045.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,477.07, 29,638.27 and 12,045.64 is: 16,622.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,477.07 : 29,638.27 = 12,045.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,477.07/29,638.27 = 12,045.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,477.07x = 29,638.27 × 12,045.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,477.07x = 357,011,722.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,011,722.22/21,477.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,622.92

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