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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,660, 32,491.62 and 12,296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,660, 32,491.62 and 12,296.40 is: 18,445.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,660 : 32,491.62 = 12,296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,660/32,491.62 = 12,296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,660x = 32,491.62 × 12,296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,660x = 399,529,956.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,529,956.17/21,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,445.52

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