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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,588.52, 29,789.76 and 12,156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,588.52, 29,789.76 and 12,156.88 is: 16,775.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,588.52 : 29,789.76 = 12,156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,588.52/29,789.76 = 12,156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,588.52x = 29,789.76 × 12,156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,588.52x = 362,150,537.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,150,537.55/21,588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,775.14

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