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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,548.72, 29,740.06 and 12,119.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,548.72, 29,740.06 and 12,119.10 is: 16,725.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,548.72 : 29,740.06 = 12,119.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,548.72/29,740.06 = 12,119.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,548.72x = 29,740.06 × 12,119.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,548.72x = 360,422,761.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,422,761.15/21,548.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,725.95

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