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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,068.73, 29,073.06 and 12,114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,068.73, 29,073.06 and 12,114.45 is: 16,716.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,068.73 : 29,073.06 = 12,114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,068.73/29,073.06 = 12,114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,068.73x = 29,073.06 × 12,114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,068.73x = 352,204,131.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,204,131.72/21,068.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,716.91

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