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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,492.54, 29,659.72 and 12,061.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,492.54, 29,659.72 and 12,061.10 is: 16,644.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,492.54 : 29,659.72 = 12,061.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,492.54/29,659.72 = 12,061.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,492.54x = 29,659.72 × 12,061.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,492.54x = 357,728,848.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,728,848.89/21,492.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,644.33

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