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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,494.76, 29,662.56 and 12,063.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,494.76, 29,662.56 and 12,063.12 is: 16,646.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,494.76 : 29,662.56 = 12,063.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,494.76/29,662.56 = 12,063.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,494.76x = 29,662.56 × 12,063.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,494.76x = 357,823,020.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,823,020.79/21,494.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,646.99

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