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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,658.58, 29,889.09 and 12,706.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,658.58, 29,889.09 and 12,706.23 is: 17,534.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,658.58 : 29,889.09 = 12,706.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,658.58/29,889.09 = 12,706.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,658.58x = 29,889.09 × 12,706.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,658.58x = 379,777,652.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,777,652.03/21,658.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,534.74

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