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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,663.76, 29,894.58 and 12,588.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,663.76, 29,894.58 and 12,588.32 is: 17,371.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,663.76 : 29,894.58 = 12,588.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,663.76/29,894.58 = 12,588.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,663.76x = 29,894.58 × 12,588.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,663.76x = 376,322,389.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,322,389.83/21,663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,371.06

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