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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,670.97, 29,910.89 and 12,242.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,670.97, 29,910.89 and 12,242.57 is: 16,897.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,670.97 : 29,910.89 = 12,242.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,670.97/29,910.89 = 12,242.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,670.97x = 29,910.89 × 12,242.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,670.97x = 366,186,103.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,186,103.37/21,670.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,897.54

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