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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,499.34, 29,671.89 and 12,067.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,499.34, 29,671.89 and 12,067.91 is: 16,655.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,499.34 : 29,671.89 = 12,067.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,499.34/29,671.89 = 12,067.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,499.34x = 29,671.89 × 12,067.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,499.34x = 358,077,698.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,077,698.05/21,499.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,655.29

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