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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,062.62, 29,066.37 and 12,111.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,062.62, 29,066.37 and 12,111.85 is: 16,714.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,062.62 : 29,066.37 = 12,111.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,062.62/29,066.37 = 12,111.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,062.62x = 29,066.37 × 12,111.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,062.62x = 352,047,368.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,047,368.15/21,062.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,714.32

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