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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,719.18, 29,969.94 and 12,159.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,719.18, 29,969.94 and 12,159.59 is: 16,778.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,719.18 : 29,969.94 = 12,159.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,719.18/29,969.94 = 12,159.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,719.18x = 29,969.94 × 12,159.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,719.18x = 364,422,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,422,182.72/21,719.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,778.82

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