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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,536.28, 29,718.96 and 12,104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,536.28, 29,718.96 and 12,104.28 is: 16,703.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,536.28 : 29,718.96 = 12,104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,536.28/29,718.96 = 12,104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,536.28x = 29,718.96 × 12,104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,536.28x = 359,726,613.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,726,613.15/21,536.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,703.28

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