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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,521.83, 29,702.89 and 12,092.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,521.83, 29,702.89 and 12,092.21 is: 16,688.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,521.83 : 29,702.89 = 12,092.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,521.83/29,702.89 = 12,092.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,521.83x = 29,702.89 × 12,092.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,521.83x = 359,173,583.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,173,583.49/21,521.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,688.80

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