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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,492.58, 29,659.80 and 12,061.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,492.58, 29,659.80 and 12,061.12 is: 16,644.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,492.58 : 29,659.80 = 12,061.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,492.58/29,659.80 = 12,061.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,492.58x = 29,659.80 × 12,061.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,492.58x = 357,730,406.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,730,406.98/21,492.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,644.37

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