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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,522.69, 29,698.02 and 12,089.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,522.69, 29,698.02 and 12,089.43 is: 16,681.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,522.69 : 29,698.02 = 12,089.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,522.69/29,698.02 = 12,089.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,522.69x = 29,698.02 × 12,089.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,522.69x = 359,032,133.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,032,133.93/21,522.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,681.56

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