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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,635.59, 29,858.61 and 12,077.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,635.59, 29,858.61 and 12,077.33 is: 16,667.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,635.59 : 29,858.61 = 12,077.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,635.59/29,858.61 = 12,077.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,635.59x = 29,858.61 × 12,077.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,635.59x = 360,612,286.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,612,286.31/21,635.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,667.55

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