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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,594.15, 29,799.50 and 12,034.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,594.15, 29,799.50 and 12,034.05 is: 16,606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,594.15 : 29,799.50 = 12,034.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,594.15/29,799.50 = 12,034.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,594.15x = 29,799.50 × 12,034.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,594.15x = 358,608,738.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,608,738.18/21,594.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,606.76

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