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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,168.08, 29,206.44 and 12,666.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,168.08, 29,206.44 and 12,666.56 is: 17,476.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,168.08 : 29,206.44 = 12,666.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,168.08/29,206.44 = 12,666.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,168.08x = 29,206.44 × 12,666.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,168.08x = 369,945,124.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,945,124.65/21,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,476.56

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