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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,555.56, 29,746.68 and 12,124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,555.56, 29,746.68 and 12,124.13 is: 16,731.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,555.56 : 29,746.68 = 12,124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,555.56/29,746.68 = 12,124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,555.56x = 29,746.68 × 12,124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,555.56x = 360,652,615.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,652,615.39/21,555.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,731.30

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