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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,524.72, 29,700.96 and 12,091.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,524.72, 29,700.96 and 12,091.40 is: 16,684.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,524.72 : 29,700.96 = 12,091.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,524.72/29,700.96 = 12,091.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,524.72x = 29,700.96 × 12,091.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,524.72x = 359,126,187.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,126,187.74/21,524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,684.36

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