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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,630.73, 29,848.08 and 12,676.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,630.73, 29,848.08 and 12,676.45 is: 17,492.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,630.73 : 29,848.08 = 12,676.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,630.73/29,848.08 = 12,676.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,630.73x = 29,848.08 × 12,676.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,630.73x = 378,367,693.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,367,693.72/21,630.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,492.14

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