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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,479.04, 29,645.28 and 12,047.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,479.04, 29,645.28 and 12,047.04 is: 16,627.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,479.04 : 29,645.28 = 12,047.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,479.04/29,645.28 = 12,047.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,479.04x = 29,645.28 × 12,047.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,479.04x = 357,137,873.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,137,873.97/21,479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,627.27

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