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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,663.68, 29,891.21 and 12,590.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,663.68, 29,891.21 and 12,590.69 is: 17,372.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,663.68 : 29,891.21 = 12,590.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,663.68/29,891.21 = 12,590.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,663.68x = 29,891.21 × 12,590.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,663.68x = 376,350,746.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,350,746.43/21,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,372.43

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