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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,667.14, 29,902.07 and 12,107.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,667.14, 29,902.07 and 12,107.09 is: 16,708.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,667.14 : 29,902.07 = 12,107.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,667.14/29,902.07 = 12,107.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,667.14x = 29,902.07 × 12,107.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,667.14x = 362,027,052.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,027,052.68/21,667.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,708.58

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