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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,627.96, 29,849.52 and 12,679.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,627.96, 29,849.52 and 12,679.04 is: 17,498.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,627.96 : 29,849.52 = 12,679.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,627.96/29,849.52 = 12,679.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,627.96x = 29,849.52 × 12,679.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,627.96x = 378,463,108.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,463,108.81/21,627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,498.79

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