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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,647.59, 29,874.56 and 12,088.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,647.59, 29,874.56 and 12,088.04 is: 16,681.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,647.59 : 29,874.56 = 12,088.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,647.59/29,874.56 = 12,088.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,647.59x = 29,874.56 × 12,088.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,647.59x = 361,124,666.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,124,666.45/21,647.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,681.98

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