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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,625.88, 29,844.46 and 12,550.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,625.88, 29,844.46 and 12,550.55 is: 17,320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,625.88 : 29,844.46 = 12,550.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,625.88/29,844.46 = 12,550.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,625.88x = 29,844.46 × 12,550.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,625.88x = 374,564,175.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,564,175.48/21,625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,320.18

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