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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,501.63, 29,670.84 and 12,547.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,501.63, 29,670.84 and 12,547.76 is: 17,315.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,501.63 : 29,670.84 = 12,547.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,501.63/29,670.84 = 12,547.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,501.63x = 29,670.84 × 12,547.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,501.63x = 372,302,430.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,302,430.96/21,501.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,315.08

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