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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,492.67, 29,659.90 and 12,061.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,492.67, 29,659.90 and 12,061.23 is: 16,644.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,492.67 : 29,659.90 = 12,061.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,492.67/29,659.90 = 12,061.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,492.67x = 29,659.90 × 12,061.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,492.67x = 357,734,845.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,734,845.52/21,492.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,644.51

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