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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,611.12, 29,826.26 and 12,662.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,611.12, 29,826.26 and 12,662.18 is: 17,475.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,611.12 : 29,826.26 = 12,662.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,611.12/29,826.26 = 12,662.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,611.12x = 29,826.26 × 12,662.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,611.12x = 377,665,260.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,665,260.40/21,611.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,475.51

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