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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,552.52, 29,740.06 and 12,120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,552.52, 29,740.06 and 12,120.88 is: 16,725.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,552.52 : 29,740.06 = 12,120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,552.52/29,740.06 = 12,120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,552.52x = 29,740.06 × 12,120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,552.52x = 360,475,698.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,475,698.45/21,552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,725.45

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