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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,640.44, 29,871.76 and 12,695.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,640.44, 29,871.76 and 12,695.46 is: 17,524.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,640.44 : 29,871.76 = 12,695.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,640.44/29,871.76 = 12,695.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,640.44x = 29,871.76 × 12,695.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,640.44x = 379,235,733.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,235,733.98/21,640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,524.40

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