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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,066.89, 29,071.79 and 12,114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,066.89, 29,071.79 and 12,114.19 is: 16,717.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,066.89 : 29,071.79 = 12,114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,066.89/29,071.79 = 12,114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,066.89x = 29,071.79 × 12,114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,066.89x = 352,181,113.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,181,113.51/21,066.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,717.28

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