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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,491.36, 29,657.96 and 12,059.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,491.36, 29,657.96 and 12,059.72 is: 16,642.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,491.36 : 29,657.96 = 12,059.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,491.36/29,657.96 = 12,059.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,491.36x = 29,657.96 × 12,059.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,491.36x = 357,666,693.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,666,693.37/21,491.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,642.35

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