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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,672.90, 29,906.09 and 12,112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,672.90, 29,906.09 and 12,112.81 is: 16,714.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,672.90 : 29,906.09 = 12,112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,672.90/29,906.09 = 12,112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,672.90x = 29,906.09 × 12,112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,672.90x = 362,246,725.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,246,725.12/21,672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,714.27

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