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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,684.71, 29,921.59 and 12,249.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,684.71, 29,921.59 and 12,249.83 is: 16,902.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,684.71 : 29,921.59 = 12,249.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,684.71/29,921.59 = 12,249.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,684.71x = 29,921.59 × 12,249.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,684.71x = 366,534,390.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,534,390.83/21,684.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,902.90

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