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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,510.76, 29,684.64 and 12,079.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,510.76, 29,684.64 and 12,079.12 is: 16,669.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,510.76 : 29,684.64 = 12,079.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,510.76/29,684.64 = 12,079.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,510.76x = 29,684.64 × 12,079.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,510.76x = 358,564,328.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,564,328.72/21,510.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,669.07

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