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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,513.15, 29,687.94 and 12,081.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,513.15, 29,687.94 and 12,081.69 is: 16,672.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,513.15 : 29,687.94 = 12,081.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,513.15/29,687.94 = 12,081.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,513.15x = 29,687.94 × 12,081.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,513.15x = 358,680,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,680,487.82/21,513.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,672.62

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