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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,571.16, 29,762.39 and 12,620.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,571.16, 29,762.39 and 12,620.87 is: 17,413.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,571.16 : 29,762.39 = 12,620.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,571.16/29,762.39 = 12,620.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,571.16x = 29,762.39 × 12,620.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,571.16x = 375,627,137.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,627,137.82/21,571.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,413.39

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