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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,627.57, 29,846.07 and 12,673.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,627.57, 29,846.07 and 12,673.29 is: 17,489.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,627.57 : 29,846.07 = 12,673.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,627.57/29,846.07 = 12,673.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,627.57x = 29,846.07 × 12,673.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,627.57x = 378,247,900.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,247,900.47/21,627.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,489.15

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