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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,558.23, 29,744.52 and 12,607.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,558.23, 29,744.52 and 12,607.94 is: 17,395.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,558.23 : 29,744.52 = 12,607.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,558.23/29,744.52 = 12,607.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,558.23x = 29,744.52 × 12,607.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,558.23x = 375,017,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,017,123.49/21,558.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,395.54

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