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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,481.08, 29,643.96 and 12,049.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,481.08, 29,643.96 and 12,049.68 is: 16,628.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,481.08 : 29,643.96 = 12,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,481.08/29,643.96 = 12,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,481.08x = 29,643.96 × 12,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,481.08x = 357,200,231.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,200,231.93/21,481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,628.60

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