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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,607.23, 29,816.74 and 12,046.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,607.23, 29,816.74 and 12,046.80 is: 16,623.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,607.23 : 29,816.74 = 12,046.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,607.23/29,816.74 = 12,046.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,607.23x = 29,816.74 × 12,046.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,607.23x = 359,196,303.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,196,303.43/21,607.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,623.89

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