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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,528.64, 29,712.36 and 12,097.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,528.64, 29,712.36 and 12,097.72 is: 16,696.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,528.64 : 29,712.36 = 12,097.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,528.64/29,712.36 = 12,097.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,528.64x = 29,712.36 × 12,097.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,528.64x = 359,451,811.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,451,811.82/21,528.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,696.45

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