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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,591.94, 29,795.82 and 12,027.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,591.94, 29,795.82 and 12,027.46 is: 16,597.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,591.94 : 29,795.82 = 12,027.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,591.94/29,795.82 = 12,027.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,591.94x = 29,795.82 × 12,027.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,591.94x = 358,368,033.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,368,033.22/21,591.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,597.31

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