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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,524.69, 29,700.78 and 12,091.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,524.69, 29,700.78 and 12,091.43 is: 16,684.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,524.69 : 29,700.78 = 12,091.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,524.69/29,700.78 = 12,091.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,524.69x = 29,700.78 × 12,091.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,524.69x = 359,124,902.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,124,902.32/21,524.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,684.32

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