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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,581.07, 29,784.72 and 12,151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,581.07, 29,784.72 and 12,151.47 is: 16,770.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,581.07 : 29,784.72 = 12,151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,581.07/29,784.72 = 12,151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,581.07x = 29,784.72 × 12,151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,581.07x = 361,928,131.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,928,131.54/21,581.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,770.63

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