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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,717.68, 29,967.86 and 12,158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,717.68, 29,967.86 and 12,158.09 is: 16,776.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,717.68 : 29,967.86 = 12,158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,717.68/29,967.86 = 12,158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,717.68x = 29,967.86 × 12,158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,717.68x = 364,351,938.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,351,938.99/21,717.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,776.74

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