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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,663.38, 29,895.47 and 12,232.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,663.38, 29,895.47 and 12,232.55 is: 16,880.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,663.38 : 29,895.47 = 12,232.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,663.38/29,895.47 = 12,232.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,663.38x = 29,895.47 × 12,232.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,663.38x = 365,697,620.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,697,620.91/21,663.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,880.92

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