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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,666.09, 29,898.83 and 12,106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,666.09, 29,898.83 and 12,106.16 is: 16,706.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,666.09 : 29,898.83 = 12,106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,666.09/29,898.83 = 12,106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,666.09x = 29,898.83 × 12,106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,666.09x = 361,959,809.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,959,809.77/21,666.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,706.28

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