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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,640.92, 29,864.34 and 12,080.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,640.92, 29,864.34 and 12,080.25 is: 16,670.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,640.92 : 29,864.34 = 12,080.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,640.92/29,864.34 = 12,080.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,640.92x = 29,864.34 × 12,080.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,640.92x = 360,768,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,768,850.58/21,640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,670.68

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