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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,581.52, 29,782.46 and 12,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,581.52, 29,782.46 and 12,150.12 is: 16,767.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,581.52 : 29,782.46 = 12,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,581.52/29,782.46 = 12,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,581.52x = 29,782.46 × 12,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,581.52x = 361,860,462.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,860,462.90/21,581.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,767.14

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