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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,710.46, 29,959.02 and 12,148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,710.46, 29,959.02 and 12,148.74 is: 16,764.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,710.46 : 29,959.02 = 12,148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,710.46/29,959.02 = 12,148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,710.46x = 29,959.02 × 12,148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,710.46x = 363,964,344.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,964,344.63/21,710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,764.47

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