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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,614.62, 29,830.59 and 12,669.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,614.62, 29,830.59 and 12,669.69 is: 17,485.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,614.62 : 29,830.59 = 12,669.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,614.62/29,830.59 = 12,669.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,614.62x = 29,830.59 × 12,669.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,614.62x = 377,944,264.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,944,264.47/21,614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,485.59

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