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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,492.72, 29,663.16 and 12,545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,492.72, 29,663.16 and 12,545.12 is: 17,314.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,492.72 : 29,663.16 = 12,545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,492.72/29,663.16 = 12,545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,492.72x = 29,663.16 × 12,545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,492.72x = 372,127,901.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,127,901.78/21,492.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,314.14

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