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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,722.06, 29,969.48 and 12,160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,722.06, 29,969.48 and 12,160.54 is: 16,777.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,722.06 : 29,969.48 = 12,160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,722.06/29,969.48 = 12,160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,722.06x = 29,969.48 × 12,160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,722.06x = 364,444,999.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,444,999.52/21,722.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,777.64

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