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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,571.52, 29,768.80 and 12,140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,571.52, 29,768.80 and 12,140.24 is: 16,753.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,571.52 : 29,768.80 = 12,140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,571.52/29,768.80 = 12,140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,571.52x = 29,768.80 × 12,140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,571.52x = 361,400,376.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,400,376.51/21,571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,753.59

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