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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,498.64, 29,671.02 and 12,067.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,498.64, 29,671.02 and 12,067.72 is: 16,655.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,498.64 : 29,671.02 = 12,067.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,498.64/29,671.02 = 12,067.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,498.64x = 29,671.02 × 12,067.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,498.64x = 358,061,561.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,061,561.47/21,498.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,655.08

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