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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,667.84, 29,901.32 and 12,107.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,667.84, 29,901.32 and 12,107.92 is: 16,708.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,667.84 : 29,901.32 = 12,107.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,667.84/29,901.32 = 12,107.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,667.84x = 29,901.32 × 12,107.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,667.84x = 362,042,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,042,790.45/21,667.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,708.76

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