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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,581.24, 29,781.42 and 12,148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,581.24, 29,781.42 and 12,148.52 is: 16,764.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,581.24 : 29,781.42 = 12,148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,581.24/29,781.42 = 12,148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,581.24x = 29,781.42 × 12,148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,581.24x = 361,800,176.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,800,176.50/21,581.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,764.57

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