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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,570.59, 29,767.35 and 12,139.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,570.59, 29,767.35 and 12,139.15 is: 16,751.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,570.59 : 29,767.35 = 12,139.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,570.59/29,767.35 = 12,139.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,570.59x = 29,767.35 × 12,139.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,570.59x = 361,350,326.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,350,326.75/21,570.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,751.99

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