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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,150.24, 29,187.72 and 12,771.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,150.24, 29,187.72 and 12,771.60 is: 17,625.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,150.24 : 29,187.72 = 12,771.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,150.24/29,187.72 = 12,771.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,150.24x = 29,187.72 × 12,771.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,150.24x = 372,773,884.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,773,884.75/21,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,625.04

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