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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,529.73, 29,711.04 and 12,098.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,529.73, 29,711.04 and 12,098.36 is: 16,695.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,529.73 : 29,711.04 = 12,098.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,529.73/29,711.04 = 12,098.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,529.73x = 29,711.04 × 12,098.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,529.73x = 359,454,857.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,454,857.89/21,529.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.74

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