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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,498.54, 29,672.19 and 12,066.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,498.54, 29,672.19 and 12,066.54 is: 16,654.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,498.54 : 29,672.19 = 12,066.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,498.54/29,672.19 = 12,066.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,498.54x = 29,672.19 × 12,066.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,498.54x = 358,040,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,040,667.52/21,498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,654.19

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