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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,663.99, 29,894.88 and 12,588.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,663.99, 29,894.88 and 12,588.55 is: 17,371.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,663.99 : 29,894.88 = 12,588.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,663.99/29,894.88 = 12,588.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,663.99x = 29,894.88 × 12,588.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,663.99x = 376,332,979.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,332,979.21/21,663.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,371.36

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