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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,588.65, 29,788.38 and 12,028.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,588.65, 29,788.38 and 12,028.29 is: 16,596.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,588.65 : 29,788.38 = 12,028.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,588.65/29,788.38 = 12,028.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,588.65x = 29,788.38 × 12,028.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,588.65x = 358,303,273.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,303,273.27/21,588.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,596.84

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