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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,674.78, 29,910.84 and 12,114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,674.78, 29,910.84 and 12,114.89 is: 16,718.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,674.78 : 29,910.84 = 12,114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,674.78/29,910.84 = 12,114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,674.78x = 29,910.84 × 12,114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,674.78x = 362,366,536.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,366,536.41/21,674.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,718.35

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