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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,499.76, 29,670.20 and 12,069.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,499.76, 29,670.20 and 12,069.04 is: 16,655.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,499.76 : 29,670.20 = 12,069.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,499.76/29,670.20 = 12,069.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,499.76x = 29,670.20 × 12,069.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,499.76x = 358,090,830.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,090,830.61/21,499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,655.57

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