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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,544.83, 29,731.80 and 12,113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,544.83, 29,731.80 and 12,113.40 is: 16,716.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,544.83 : 29,731.80 = 12,113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,544.83/29,731.80 = 12,113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,544.83x = 29,731.80 × 12,113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,544.83x = 360,152,976.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,152,976.89/21,544.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,716.44

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