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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,065.84, 29,061.83 and 12,111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,065.84, 29,061.83 and 12,111.45 is: 16,708.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,065.84 : 29,061.83 = 12,111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,065.84/29,061.83 = 12,111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,065.84x = 29,061.83 × 12,111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,065.84x = 351,980,840.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,980,840.40/21,065.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,708.61

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