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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,570.53, 29,767.28 and 12,139.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,570.53, 29,767.28 and 12,139.11 is: 16,751.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,570.53 : 29,767.28 = 12,139.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,570.53/29,767.28 = 12,139.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,570.53x = 29,767.28 × 12,139.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,570.53x = 361,348,225.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,348,225.63/21,570.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,751.94

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