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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,667.45, 29,898.07 and 12,106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,667.45, 29,898.07 and 12,106.14 is: 16,704.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,667.45 : 29,898.07 = 12,106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,667.45/29,898.07 = 12,106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,667.45x = 29,898.07 × 12,106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,667.45x = 361,950,190.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,950,190.88/21,667.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,704.79

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