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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,484.46, 29,648.43 and 12,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,484.46, 29,648.43 and 12,053 is: 16,633.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,484.46 : 29,648.43 = 12,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,484.46/29,648.43 = 12,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,484.46x = 29,648.43 × 12,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,484.46x = 357,352,526.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,352,526.79/21,484.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,633.07

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