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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,498.51, 29,666.32 and 12,065.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,498.51, 29,666.32 and 12,065.25 is: 16,649.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,498.51 : 29,666.32 = 12,065.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,498.51/29,666.32 = 12,065.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,498.51x = 29,666.32 × 12,065.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,498.51x = 357,931,507.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,931,507.05/21,498.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,649.13

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