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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,708.78, 29,959.73 and 12,149.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,708.78, 29,959.73 and 12,149.63 is: 16,767.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,708.78 : 29,959.73 = 12,149.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,708.78/29,959.73 = 12,149.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,708.78x = 29,959.73 × 12,149.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,708.78x = 363,999,525.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,999,525.59/21,708.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,767.39

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