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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,597.98, 29,806.13 and 12,037.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,597.98, 29,806.13 and 12,037.88 is: 16,612.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,597.98 : 29,806.13 = 12,037.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,597.98/29,806.13 = 12,037.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,597.98x = 29,806.13 × 12,037.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,597.98x = 358,802,406.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,802,406.98/21,597.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,612.78

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