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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,573.27, 29,779.23 and 12,623.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,573.27, 29,779.23 and 12,623.65 is: 17,425.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,573.27 : 29,779.23 = 12,623.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,573.27/29,779.23 = 12,623.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,573.27x = 29,779.23 × 12,623.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,573.27x = 375,922,478.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,922,478.67/21,573.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,425.38

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