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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,607.30, 29,817.48 and 12,047.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,607.30, 29,817.48 and 12,047.32 is: 16,624.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,607.30 : 29,817.48 = 12,047.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,607.30/29,817.48 = 12,047.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,607.30x = 29,817.48 × 12,047.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,607.30x = 359,220,723.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,220,723.15/21,607.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,624.97

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