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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,671.55, 29,906.28 and 12,111.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,671.55, 29,906.28 and 12,111.53 is: 16,713.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,671.55 : 29,906.28 = 12,111.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,671.55/29,906.28 = 12,111.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,671.55x = 29,906.28 × 12,111.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,671.55x = 362,210,657.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,210,657.88/21,671.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,713.65

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