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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,483.72, 29,646.90 and 12,052.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,483.72, 29,646.90 and 12,052.68 is: 16,632.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,483.72 : 29,646.90 = 12,052.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,483.72/29,646.90 = 12,052.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,483.72x = 29,646.90 × 12,052.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,483.72x = 357,324,598.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,324,598.69/21,483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,632.34

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