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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,483.78, 29,645.62 and 12,050.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,483.78, 29,645.62 and 12,050.52 is: 16,628.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,483.78 : 29,645.62 = 12,050.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,483.78/29,645.62 = 12,050.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,483.78x = 29,645.62 × 12,050.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,483.78x = 357,245,136.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,245,136.72/21,483.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,628.60

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