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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,020.76, 29,009.88 and 12,068.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,020.76, 29,009.88 and 12,068.28 is: 16,654.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,020.76 : 29,009.88 = 12,068.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,020.76/29,009.88 = 12,068.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,020.76x = 29,009.88 × 12,068.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,020.76x = 350,099,354.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,099,354.61/21,020.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,654.93

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