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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,477.26, 29,638.59 and 12,045.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,477.26, 29,638.59 and 12,045.74 is: 16,623.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,477.26 : 29,638.59 = 12,045.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,477.26/29,638.59 = 12,045.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,477.26x = 29,638.59 × 12,045.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,477.26x = 357,018,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,018,749.11/21,477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,623.11

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