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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,486.51, 29,651.90 and 12,055.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,486.51, 29,651.90 and 12,055.77 is: 16,637.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,486.51 : 29,651.90 = 12,055.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,486.51/29,651.90 = 12,055.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,486.51x = 29,651.90 × 12,055.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,486.51x = 357,476,426.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,476,426.18/21,486.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,637.25

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