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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,569.37, 29,776.05 and 12,614.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,569.37, 29,776.05 and 12,614.01 is: 17,413.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,569.37 : 29,776.05 = 12,614.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,569.37/29,776.05 = 12,614.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,569.37x = 29,776.05 × 12,614.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,569.37x = 375,595,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,595,392.46/21,569.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,413.37

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