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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,658.51, 29,886.84 and 12,097.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,658.51, 29,886.84 and 12,097.11 is: 16,692.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,658.51 : 29,886.84 = 12,097.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,658.51/29,886.84 = 12,097.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,658.51x = 29,886.84 × 12,097.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,658.51x = 361,544,325.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,544,325.99/21,658.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,692.94

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