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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,483.74, 29,648.22 and 12,052.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,483.74, 29,648.22 and 12,052.64 is: 16,633.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,483.74 : 29,648.22 = 12,052.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,483.74/29,648.22 = 12,052.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,483.74x = 29,648.22 × 12,052.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,483.74x = 357,339,322.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,339,322.30/21,483.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,633.01

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