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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,144.55, 29,178.71 and 12,070.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,144.55, 29,178.71 and 12,070.37 is: 16,656.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,144.55 : 29,178.71 = 12,070.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,144.55/29,178.71 = 12,070.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,144.55x = 29,178.71 × 12,070.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,144.55x = 352,197,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,197,765.47/21,144.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,656.67

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