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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,535.58, 29,719.44 and 12,104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,535.58, 29,719.44 and 12,104.14 is: 16,703.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,535.58 : 29,719.44 = 12,104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,535.58/29,719.44 = 12,104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,535.58x = 29,719.44 × 12,104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,535.58x = 359,728,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,728,262.48/21,535.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,703.90

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