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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,582.72, 29,784.40 and 12,151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,582.72, 29,784.40 and 12,151.44 is: 16,769.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,582.72 : 29,784.40 = 12,151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,582.72/29,784.40 = 12,151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,582.72x = 29,784.40 × 12,151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,582.72x = 361,923,349.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,923,349.54/21,582.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,769.13

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