Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,487.46, 29,652.56 and 12,056
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,487.46, 29,652.56 and 12,056 is: 16,637.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,487.46 : 29,652.56 = 12,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,487.46/29,652.56 = 12,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,487.46x = 29,652.56 × 12,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,487.46x = 357,491,263.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,491,263.36/21,487.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,637.20
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