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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,644.61, 29,869.65 and 12,084.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,644.61, 29,869.65 and 12,084.33 is: 16,676.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,644.61 : 29,869.65 = 12,084.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,644.61/29,869.65 = 12,084.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,644.61x = 29,869.65 × 12,084.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,644.61x = 360,954,707.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,954,707.58/21,644.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,676.42

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