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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,502.26, 29,674.96 and 12,552.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,502.26, 29,674.96 and 12,552.62 is: 17,323.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,502.26 : 29,674.96 = 12,552.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,502.26/29,674.96 = 12,552.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,502.26x = 29,674.96 × 12,552.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,502.26x = 372,498,483.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,498,483.56/21,502.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,323.69

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