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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,580.92, 29,781 and 12,149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,580.92, 29,781 and 12,149.28 is: 16,765.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,580.92 : 29,781 = 12,149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,580.92/29,781 = 12,149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,580.92x = 29,781 × 12,149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,580.92x = 361,817,707.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,817,707.68/21,580.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,765.63

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