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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,529.28, 29,710.80 and 12,097.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,529.28, 29,710.80 and 12,097.84 is: 16,695.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,529.28 : 29,710.80 = 12,097.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,529.28/29,710.80 = 12,097.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,529.28x = 29,710.80 × 12,097.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,529.28x = 359,436,504.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,436,504.67/21,529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.24

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