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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,644.30, 29,869.36 and 12,697.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,644.30, 29,869.36 and 12,697.10 is: 17,522.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,644.30 : 29,869.36 = 12,697.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,644.30/29,869.36 = 12,697.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,644.30x = 29,869.36 × 12,697.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,644.30x = 379,254,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,254,250.86/21,644.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,522.13

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