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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,558.56, 29,750.52 and 12,127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,558.56, 29,750.52 and 12,127.14 is: 16,735.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,558.56 : 29,750.52 = 12,127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,558.56/29,750.52 = 12,127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,558.56x = 29,750.52 × 12,127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,558.56x = 360,788,721.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,788,721.11/21,558.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,735.29

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