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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,684.59, 29,924.72 and 12,253.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,684.59, 29,924.72 and 12,253.15 is: 16,909.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,684.59 : 29,924.72 = 12,253.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,684.59/29,924.72 = 12,253.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,684.59x = 29,924.72 × 12,253.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,684.59x = 366,672,082.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,672,082.87/21,684.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,909.34

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