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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,592.78, 29,795.97 and 12,032.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,592.78, 29,795.97 and 12,032.26 is: 16,603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,592.78 : 29,795.97 = 12,032.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,592.78/29,795.97 = 12,032.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,592.78x = 29,795.97 × 12,032.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,592.78x = 358,512,857.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,512,857.99/21,592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,603.37

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