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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,496.76, 29,666.06 and 12,066.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,496.76, 29,666.06 and 12,066.04 is: 16,651.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,496.76 : 29,666.06 = 12,066.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,496.76/29,666.06 = 12,066.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,496.76x = 29,666.06 × 12,066.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,496.76x = 357,951,866.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,951,866.60/21,496.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,651.43

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