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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,614.65, 29,827.61 and 12,054.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,614.65, 29,827.61 and 12,054.83 is: 16,635.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,614.65 : 29,827.61 = 12,054.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,614.65/29,827.61 = 12,054.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,614.65x = 29,827.61 × 12,054.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,614.65x = 359,566,648.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,566,648.86/21,614.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,635.32

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