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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,658.88, 29,887.85 and 12,583.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,658.88, 29,887.85 and 12,583.44 is: 17,364.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,658.88 : 29,887.85 = 12,583.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,658.88/29,887.85 = 12,583.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,658.88x = 29,887.85 × 12,583.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,658.88x = 376,091,998.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,091,998.66/21,658.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,364.33

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