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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,544.58, 29,728.32 and 12,111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,544.58, 29,728.32 and 12,111.32 is: 16,711.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,544.58 : 29,728.32 = 12,111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,544.58/29,728.32 = 12,111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,544.58x = 29,728.32 × 12,111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,544.58x = 360,049,225.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,049,225.49/21,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,711.82

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