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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,669.61, 29,903.69 and 12,109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,669.61, 29,903.69 and 12,109.66 is: 16,711.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,669.61 : 29,903.69 = 12,109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,669.61/29,903.69 = 12,109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,669.61x = 29,903.69 × 12,109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,669.61x = 362,123,518.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,123,518.65/21,669.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,711.12

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