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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,514.91, 29,693.36 and 12,083.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,514.91, 29,693.36 and 12,083.47 is: 16,676.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,514.91 : 29,693.36 = 12,083.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,514.91/29,693.36 = 12,083.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,514.91x = 29,693.36 × 12,083.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,514.91x = 358,798,764.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,798,764.34/21,514.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,676.75

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