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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,645.59, 29,870.76 and 12,084.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,645.59, 29,870.76 and 12,084.92 is: 16,677.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,645.59 : 29,870.76 = 12,084.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,645.59/29,870.76 = 12,084.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,645.59x = 29,870.76 × 12,084.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,645.59x = 360,985,595.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,985,595.59/21,645.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,677.09

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