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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,652.64, 29,878.32 and 12,220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,652.64, 29,878.32 and 12,220.64 is: 16,863.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,652.64 : 29,878.32 = 12,220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,652.64/29,878.32 = 12,220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,652.64x = 29,878.32 × 12,220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,652.64x = 365,132,192.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,132,192.52/21,652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,863.17

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