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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,555.89, 29,745.52 and 12,122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,555.89, 29,745.52 and 12,122.63 is: 16,728.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,555.89 : 29,745.52 = 12,122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,555.89/29,745.52 = 12,122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,555.89x = 29,745.52 × 12,122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,555.89x = 360,593,754.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,593,754.08/21,555.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,728.32

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