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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,611.83, 29,824.50 and 12,052.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,611.83, 29,824.50 and 12,052.33 is: 16,632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,611.83 : 29,824.50 = 12,052.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,611.83/29,824.50 = 12,052.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,611.83x = 29,824.50 × 12,052.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,611.83x = 359,454,825.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,454,825.87/21,611.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,632.32

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