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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,555.73, 29,746.62 and 12,124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,555.73, 29,746.62 and 12,124.29 is: 16,731.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,555.73 : 29,746.62 = 12,124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,555.73/29,746.62 = 12,124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,555.73x = 29,746.62 × 12,124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,555.73x = 360,656,647.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,656,647.40/21,555.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,731.36

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