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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,069.96, 29,077.79 and 12,118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,069.96, 29,077.79 and 12,118.44 is: 16,724.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,069.96 : 29,077.79 = 12,118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,069.96/29,077.79 = 12,118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,069.96x = 29,077.79 × 12,118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,069.96x = 352,377,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,377,501.90/21,069.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,724.17

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