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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,644.98, 29,870.22 and 12,692.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,644.98, 29,870.22 and 12,692.65 is: 17,515.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,644.98 : 29,870.22 = 12,692.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,644.98/29,870.22 = 12,692.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,644.98x = 29,870.22 × 12,692.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,644.98x = 379,132,247.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,132,247.88/21,644.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,515.94

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