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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,667.58, 29,902.65 and 12,711.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,667.58, 29,902.65 and 12,711.81 is: 17,543.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,667.58 : 29,902.65 = 12,711.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,667.58/29,902.65 = 12,711.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,667.58x = 29,902.65 × 12,711.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,667.58x = 380,116,805.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,116,805.30/21,667.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,543.11

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