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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,024.84, 29,013.01 and 12,071.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,024.84, 29,013.01 and 12,071.51 is: 16,657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,024.84 : 29,013.01 = 12,071.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,024.84/29,013.01 = 12,071.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,024.84x = 29,013.01 × 12,071.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,024.84x = 350,230,665.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,230,665.10/21,024.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,657.95

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