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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,506.32, 29,677.96 and 12,075.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,506.32, 29,677.96 and 12,075.28 is: 16,663.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,506.32 : 29,677.96 = 12,075.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,506.32/29,677.96 = 12,075.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,506.32x = 29,677.96 × 12,075.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,506.32x = 358,369,676.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,369,676.83/21,506.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,663.46

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