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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,623.58, 29,839.32 and 12,191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,623.58, 29,839.32 and 12,191.58 is: 16,823.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,623.58 : 29,839.32 = 12,191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,623.58/29,839.32 = 12,191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,623.58x = 29,839.32 × 12,191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,623.58x = 363,788,456.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,788,456.93/21,623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,823.69

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