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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,069.89, 29,077.33 and 12,117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,069.89, 29,077.33 and 12,117.40 is: 16,722.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,069.89 : 29,077.33 = 12,117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,069.89/29,077.33 = 12,117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,069.89x = 29,077.33 × 12,117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,069.89x = 352,341,591.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,341,591.22/21,069.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,722.52

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