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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,577.88, 29,770.33 and 12,619.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,577.88, 29,770.33 and 12,619.04 is: 17,410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,577.88 : 29,770.33 = 12,619.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,577.88/29,770.33 = 12,619.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,577.88x = 29,770.33 × 12,619.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,577.88x = 375,672,985.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,672,985.08/21,577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,410.10

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