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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,607.54, 29,820.36 and 12,658.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,607.54, 29,820.36 and 12,658.12 is: 17,469.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,607.54 : 29,820.36 = 12,658.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,607.54/29,820.36 = 12,658.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,607.54x = 29,820.36 × 12,658.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,607.54x = 377,469,695.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,469,695.32/21,607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,469.35

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