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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,729.97, 29,987.90 and 12,169.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,729.97, 29,987.90 and 12,169.78 is: 16,794.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,729.97 : 29,987.90 = 12,169.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,729.97/29,987.90 = 12,169.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,729.97x = 29,987.90 × 12,169.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,729.97x = 364,946,145.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,946,145.66/21,729.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,794.60

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