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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,136.72, 29,167.96 and 12,062.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,136.72, 29,167.96 and 12,062.59 is: 16,645.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,136.72 : 29,167.96 = 12,062.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,136.72/29,167.96 = 12,062.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,136.72x = 29,167.96 × 12,062.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,136.72x = 351,840,936.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,840,936.46/21,136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,645.96

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