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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,026.18, 29,010.33 and 12,073.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,026.18, 29,010.33 and 12,073.22 is: 16,657.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,026.18 : 29,010.33 = 12,073.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,026.18/29,010.33 = 12,073.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,026.18x = 29,010.33 × 12,073.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,026.18x = 350,248,096.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,248,096.36/21,026.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,657.71

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