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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,544.08, 29,728.80 and 12,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,544.08, 29,728.80 and 12,113.52 is: 16,715.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,544.08 : 29,728.80 = 12,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,544.08/29,728.80 = 12,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,544.08x = 29,728.80 × 12,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,544.08x = 360,120,413.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,120,413.38/21,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,715.52

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