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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,643.57, 29,869.94 and 12,213.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,643.57, 29,869.94 and 12,213.95 is: 16,856.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,643.57 : 29,869.94 = 12,213.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,643.57/29,869.94 = 12,213.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,643.57x = 29,869.94 × 12,213.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,643.57x = 364,829,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,829,953.66/21,643.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,856.28

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