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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,498.34, 29,670.51 and 12,066.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,498.34, 29,670.51 and 12,066.91 is: 16,653.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,498.34 : 29,670.51 = 12,066.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,498.34/29,670.51 = 12,066.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,498.34x = 29,670.51 × 12,066.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,498.34x = 358,031,373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,031,373.82/21,498.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,653.91

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