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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,660.67, 29,888.35 and 12,229.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,660.67, 29,888.35 and 12,229.03 is: 16,874.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,660.67 : 29,888.35 = 12,229.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,660.67/29,888.35 = 12,229.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,660.67x = 29,888.35 × 12,229.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,660.67x = 365,505,528.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,505,528.80/21,660.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,874.16

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