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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,637.26, 29,862 and 12,688.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,637.26, 29,862 and 12,688.11 is: 17,511.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,637.26 : 29,862 = 12,688.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,637.26/29,862 = 12,688.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,637.26x = 29,862 × 12,688.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,637.26x = 378,892,340.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,892,340.82/21,637.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,511.11

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