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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,528.56, 29,712.20 and 12,097.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,528.56, 29,712.20 and 12,097.13 is: 16,695.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,528.56 : 29,712.20 = 12,097.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,528.56/29,712.20 = 12,097.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,528.56x = 29,712.20 × 12,097.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,528.56x = 359,432,204.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,432,204.99/21,528.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.60

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