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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,575.67, 29,774.39 and 12,621.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,575.67, 29,774.39 and 12,621.43 is: 17,417.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,575.67 : 29,774.39 = 12,621.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,575.67/29,774.39 = 12,621.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,575.67x = 29,774.39 × 12,621.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,575.67x = 375,795,269.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,795,269.55/21,575.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,417.54

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