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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,669.39, 29,902.10 and 12,109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,669.39, 29,902.10 and 12,109.23 is: 16,709.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,669.39 : 29,902.10 = 12,109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,669.39/29,902.10 = 12,109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,669.39x = 29,902.10 × 12,109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,669.39x = 362,091,345.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,091,345.84/21,669.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,709.81

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