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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,707.54, 29,956.96 and 12,147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,707.54, 29,956.96 and 12,147.10 is: 16,763.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,707.54 : 29,956.96 = 12,147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,707.54/29,956.96 = 12,147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,707.54x = 29,956.96 × 12,147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,707.54x = 363,890,188.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,890,188.82/21,707.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,763.31

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