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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,622.64, 29,846.69 and 12,673.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,622.64, 29,846.69 and 12,673.04 is: 17,493.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,622.64 : 29,846.69 = 12,673.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,622.64/29,846.69 = 12,673.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,622.64x = 29,846.69 × 12,673.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,622.64x = 378,248,083.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,248,083.64/21,622.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,493.15

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