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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,674.76, 29,913 and 12,245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,674.76, 29,913 and 12,245.04 is: 16,899.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,674.76 : 29,913 = 12,245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,674.76/29,913 = 12,245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,674.76x = 29,913 × 12,245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,674.76x = 366,285,881.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,285,881.52/21,674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,899.19

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