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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,592.89, 29,797.88 and 12,033.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,592.89, 29,797.88 and 12,033.18 is: 16,605.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,592.89 : 29,797.88 = 12,033.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,592.89/29,797.88 = 12,033.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,592.89x = 29,797.88 × 12,033.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,592.89x = 358,563,253.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,563,253.66/21,592.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,605.62

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