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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,664.73, 29,896.89 and 12,233.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,664.73, 29,896.89 and 12,233.09 is: 16,881.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,664.73 : 29,896.89 = 12,233.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,664.73/29,896.89 = 12,233.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,664.73x = 29,896.89 × 12,233.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,664.73x = 365,731,346.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,731,346.09/21,664.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,881.42

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