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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,022.56, 29,009.88 and 12,071.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,022.56, 29,009.88 and 12,071.52 is: 16,657.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,022.56 : 29,009.88 = 12,071.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,022.56/29,009.88 = 12,071.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,022.56x = 29,009.88 × 12,071.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,022.56x = 350,193,346.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,193,346.62/21,022.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,657.98

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