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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,016.54, 29,006.95 and 12,070.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,016.54, 29,006.95 and 12,070.06 is: 16,659.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,016.54 : 29,006.95 = 12,070.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,016.54/29,006.95 = 12,070.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,016.54x = 29,006.95 × 12,070.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,016.54x = 350,115,626.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,115,626.92/21,016.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,659.05

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