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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,556.64, 29,747.98 and 12,125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,556.64, 29,747.98 and 12,125 is: 16,732.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,556.64 : 29,747.98 = 12,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,556.64/29,747.98 = 12,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,556.64x = 29,747.98 × 12,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,556.64x = 360,694,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,694,257.50/21,556.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,732.40

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