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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,673.93, 29,908.59 and 12,598.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,673.93, 29,908.59 and 12,598.51 is: 17,385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,673.93 : 29,908.59 = 12,598.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,673.93/29,908.59 = 12,598.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,673.93x = 29,908.59 × 12,598.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,673.93x = 376,803,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,803,520.66/21,673.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,385.11

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