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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,670.56, 29,906.28 and 12,239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,670.56, 29,906.28 and 12,239.12 is: 16,890.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,670.56 : 29,906.28 = 12,239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,670.56/29,906.28 = 12,239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,670.56x = 29,906.28 × 12,239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,670.56x = 366,026,549.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,026,549.67/21,670.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,890.50

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