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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,067.16, 29,063.63 and 12,112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,067.16, 29,063.63 and 12,112.76 is: 16,710.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,067.16 : 29,063.63 = 12,112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,067.16/29,063.63 = 12,112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,067.16x = 29,063.63 × 12,112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,067.16x = 352,040,877.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,040,877.86/21,067.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,710.41

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