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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,676.02, 29,912.52 and 12,115.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,676.02, 29,912.52 and 12,115.29 is: 16,718.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,676.02 : 29,912.52 = 12,115.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,676.02/29,912.52 = 12,115.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,676.02x = 29,912.52 × 12,115.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,676.02x = 362,398,854.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,398,854.43/21,676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,718.88

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