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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,541.68, 29,727.26 and 12,110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,541.68, 29,727.26 and 12,110.25 is: 16,712.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,541.68 : 29,727.26 = 12,110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,541.68/29,727.26 = 12,110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,541.68x = 29,727.26 × 12,110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,541.68x = 360,004,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,004,550.42/21,541.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,712.00

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