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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,525.72, 29,702.34 and 12,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,525.72, 29,702.34 and 12,092.40 is: 16,685.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,525.72 : 29,702.34 = 12,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,525.72/29,702.34 = 12,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,525.72x = 29,702.34 × 12,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,525.72x = 359,172,576.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,172,576.22/21,525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,685.74

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