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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,929.90, 17,845.34 and 12,085.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,929.90, 17,845.34 and 12,085.68 is: 16,680.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,929.90 : 17,845.34 = 12,085.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,929.90/17,845.34 = 12,085.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,929.90x = 17,845.34 × 12,085.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,929.90x = 215,673,109.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,673,109.21/12,929.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,680.19

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