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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,577.88, 29,773.50 and 12,144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,577.88, 29,773.50 and 12,144.44 is: 16,757.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,577.88 : 29,773.50 = 12,144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,577.88/29,773.50 = 12,144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,577.88x = 29,773.50 × 12,144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,577.88x = 361,582,484.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,582,484.34/21,577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,757.09

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