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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,535.46, 29,715.72 and 12,102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,535.46, 29,715.72 and 12,102.20 is: 16,699.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,535.46 : 29,715.72 = 12,102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,535.46/29,715.72 = 12,102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,535.46x = 29,715.72 × 12,102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,535.46x = 359,625,586.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,625,586.58/21,535.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,699.23

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