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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,562.48, 29,756.10 and 12,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,562.48, 29,756.10 and 12,131.12 is: 16,740.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,562.48 : 29,756.10 = 12,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,562.48/29,756.10 = 12,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,562.48x = 29,756.10 × 12,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,562.48x = 360,974,819.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,974,819.83/21,562.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,740.88

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