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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,623.76, 29,848.28 and 12,674.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,623.76, 29,848.28 and 12,674.16 is: 17,494.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,623.76 : 29,848.28 = 12,674.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,623.76/29,848.28 = 12,674.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,623.76x = 29,848.28 × 12,674.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,623.76x = 378,301,813.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,301,813.07/21,623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,494.73

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