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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,618.79, 29,833.88 and 12,058.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,618.79, 29,833.88 and 12,058.69 is: 16,640.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,618.79 : 29,833.88 = 12,058.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,618.79/29,833.88 = 12,058.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,618.79x = 29,833.88 × 12,058.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,618.79x = 359,757,300.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,757,300.95/21,618.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,640.96

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