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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,607.52, 29,817.60 and 12,176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,607.52, 29,817.60 and 12,176.96 is: 16,803.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,607.52 : 29,817.60 = 12,176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,607.52/29,817.60 = 12,176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,607.52x = 29,817.60 × 12,176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,607.52x = 363,087,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,087,722.50/21,607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,803.77

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