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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,024.84, 29,013.36 and 12,066.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,024.84, 29,013.36 and 12,066.12 is: 16,650.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,024.84 : 29,013.36 = 12,066.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,024.84/29,013.36 = 12,066.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,024.84x = 29,013.36 × 12,066.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,024.84x = 350,078,683.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,078,683.36/21,024.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,650.72

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