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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,626.28, 29,844.30 and 12,066.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,626.28, 29,844.30 and 12,066.90 is: 16,652.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,626.28 : 29,844.30 = 12,066.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,626.28/29,844.30 = 12,066.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,626.28x = 29,844.30 × 12,066.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,626.28x = 360,128,183.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,128,183.67/21,626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,652.34

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