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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,711.79, 29,963.72 and 12,152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,711.79, 29,963.72 and 12,152.51 is: 16,771.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,711.79 : 29,963.72 = 12,152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,711.79/29,963.72 = 12,152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,711.79x = 29,963.72 × 12,152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,711.79x = 364,134,196.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,134,196.36/21,711.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,771.27

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