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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,513.92, 29,687.52 and 12,082.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,513.92, 29,687.52 and 12,082.16 is: 16,672.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,513.92 : 29,687.52 = 12,082.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,513.92/29,687.52 = 12,082.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,513.92x = 29,687.52 × 12,082.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,513.92x = 358,689,366.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,689,366.64/21,513.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,672.43

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