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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,610.59, 29,822.34 and 12,179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,610.59, 29,822.34 and 12,179.15 is: 16,807.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,610.59 : 29,822.34 = 12,179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,610.59/29,822.34 = 12,179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,610.59x = 29,822.34 × 12,179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,610.59x = 363,210,752.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,210,752.21/21,610.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,807.07

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