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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,562.15, 29,755.72 and 12,130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,562.15, 29,755.72 and 12,130.72 is: 16,740.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,562.15 : 29,755.72 = 12,130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,562.15/29,755.72 = 12,130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,562.15x = 29,755.72 × 12,130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,562.15x = 360,958,307.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,958,307.72/21,562.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,740.37

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