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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,610.72, 29,825.58 and 12,182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,610.72, 29,825.58 and 12,182.32 is: 16,813.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,610.72 : 29,825.58 = 12,182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,610.72/29,825.58 = 12,182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,610.72x = 29,825.58 × 12,182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,610.72x = 363,344,759.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,344,759.75/21,610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,813.17

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