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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,067.70, 29,074.95 and 12,118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,067.70, 29,074.95 and 12,118.01 is: 16,723.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,067.70 : 29,074.95 = 12,118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,067.70/29,074.95 = 12,118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,067.70x = 29,074.95 × 12,118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,067.70x = 352,330,389.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,330,389.47/21,067.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,723.73

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