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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,522.53, 29,703.88 and 12,091.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,522.53, 29,703.88 and 12,091.09 is: 16,687.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,522.53 : 29,703.88 = 12,091.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,522.53/29,703.88 = 12,091.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,522.53x = 29,703.88 × 12,091.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,522.53x = 359,152,286.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,152,286.43/21,522.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,687.27

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