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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,525.86, 29,706.27 and 12,095.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,525.86, 29,706.27 and 12,095.30 is: 16,691.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,525.86 : 29,706.27 = 12,095.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,525.86/29,706.27 = 12,095.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,525.86x = 29,706.27 × 12,095.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,525.86x = 359,306,247.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,306,247.53/21,525.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,691.84

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