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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,071.70, 29,079.79 and 12,119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,071.70, 29,079.79 and 12,119.20 is: 16,724.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,071.70 : 29,079.79 = 12,119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,071.70/29,079.79 = 12,119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,071.70x = 29,079.79 × 12,119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,071.70x = 352,423,790.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,423,790.97/21,071.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,724.98

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