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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,651.27, 29,878.17 and 12,090.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,651.27, 29,878.17 and 12,090.89 is: 16,685.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,651.27 : 29,878.17 = 12,090.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,651.27/29,878.17 = 12,090.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,651.27x = 29,878.17 × 12,090.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,651.27x = 361,253,584.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,253,584.18/21,651.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,685.10

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