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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,615.99, 29,830.01 and 12,055.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,615.99, 29,830.01 and 12,055.89 is: 16,637.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,615.99 : 29,830.01 = 12,055.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,615.99/29,830.01 = 12,055.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,615.99x = 29,830.01 × 12,055.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,615.99x = 359,627,258.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,627,258.98/21,615.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,637.09

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