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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,640.59, 29,864.91 and 12,209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,640.59, 29,864.91 and 12,209.13 is: 16,849.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,640.59 : 29,864.91 = 12,209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,640.59/29,864.91 = 12,209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,640.59x = 29,864.91 × 12,209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,640.59x = 364,624,568.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,624,568.63/21,640.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,849.10

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