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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,676.52, 29,913.64 and 12,245.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,676.52, 29,913.64 and 12,245.10 is: 16,898.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,676.52 : 29,913.64 = 12,245.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,676.52/29,913.64 = 12,245.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,676.52x = 29,913.64 × 12,245.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,676.52x = 366,295,513.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,295,513.16/21,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,898.26

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