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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,588.08, 29,788.17 and 12,024.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,588.08, 29,788.17 and 12,024.97 is: 16,592.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,588.08 : 29,788.17 = 12,024.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,588.08/29,788.17 = 12,024.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,588.08x = 29,788.17 × 12,024.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,588.08x = 358,201,850.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,201,850.60/21,588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,592.58

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