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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,495.64, 29,666.88 and 12,064.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,495.64, 29,666.88 and 12,064.72 is: 16,650.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,495.64 : 29,666.88 = 12,064.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,495.64/29,666.88 = 12,064.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,495.64x = 29,666.88 × 12,064.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,495.64x = 357,922,600.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,922,600.47/21,495.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,650.94

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