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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,520.77, 29,697.89 and 12,089.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,520.77, 29,697.89 and 12,089.13 is: 16,682.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,520.77 : 29,697.89 = 12,089.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,520.77/29,697.89 = 12,089.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,520.77x = 29,697.89 × 12,089.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,520.77x = 359,021,592.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,021,592.49/21,520.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,682.56

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