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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,570.66, 29,766.33 and 12,139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,570.66, 29,766.33 and 12,139.83 is: 16,752.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,570.66 : 29,766.33 = 12,139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,570.66/29,766.33 = 12,139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,570.66x = 29,766.33 × 12,139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,570.66x = 361,358,185.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,358,185.92/21,570.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,752.30

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