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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,026.23, 29,016.39 and 12,073.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,026.23, 29,016.39 and 12,073.60 is: 16,661.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,026.23 : 29,016.39 = 12,073.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,026.23/29,016.39 = 12,073.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,026.23x = 29,016.39 × 12,073.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,026.23x = 350,332,286.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,332,286.30/21,026.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,661.68

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