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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,601.13, 29,811.06 and 12,169.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,601.13, 29,811.06 and 12,169.71 is: 16,795.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,601.13 : 29,811.06 = 12,169.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,601.13/29,811.06 = 12,169.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,601.13x = 29,811.06 × 12,169.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,601.13x = 362,791,954.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,791,954.99/21,601.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,795.05

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