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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,484.96, 29,649.12 and 12,053.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,484.96, 29,649.12 and 12,053.50 is: 16,633.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,484.96 : 29,649.12 = 12,053.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,484.96/29,649.12 = 12,053.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,484.96x = 29,649.12 × 12,053.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,484.96x = 357,375,667.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,375,667.92/21,484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,633.76

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