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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,544.16, 29,730.76 and 12,112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,544.16, 29,730.76 and 12,112.76 is: 16,715.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,544.16 : 29,730.76 = 12,112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,544.16/29,730.76 = 12,112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,544.16x = 29,730.76 × 12,112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,544.16x = 360,121,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,121,560.50/21,544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,715.51

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