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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,660.97, 29,892.37 and 12,708.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,660.97, 29,892.37 and 12,708.62 is: 17,538.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,660.97 : 29,892.37 = 12,708.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,660.97/29,892.37 = 12,708.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,660.97x = 29,892.37 × 12,708.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,660.97x = 379,890,707.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,890,707.69/21,660.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,538.03

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