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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,548.97, 29,737.26 and 12,117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,548.97, 29,737.26 and 12,117.47 is: 16,721.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,548.97 : 29,737.26 = 12,117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,548.97/29,737.26 = 12,117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,548.97x = 29,737.26 × 12,117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,548.97x = 360,340,207.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,340,207.25/21,548.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,721.92

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