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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,115.68, 29,140.56 and 12,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,115.68, 29,140.56 and 12,732 is: 17,570.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,115.68 : 29,140.56 = 12,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,115.68/29,140.56 = 12,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,115.68x = 29,140.56 × 12,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,115.68x = 371,017,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,017,609.92/21,115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,570.72

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