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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,714.08, 29,966.86 and 12,154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,714.08, 29,966.86 and 12,154.84 is: 16,774.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,714.08 : 29,966.86 = 12,154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,714.08/29,966.86 = 12,154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,714.08x = 29,966.86 × 12,154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,714.08x = 364,242,388.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,242,388.60/21,714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,774.48

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