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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,712.39, 29,963.63 and 12,152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,712.39, 29,963.63 and 12,152.19 is: 16,770.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,712.39 : 29,963.63 = 12,152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,712.39/29,963.63 = 12,152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,712.39x = 29,963.63 × 12,152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,712.39x = 364,123,867.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,123,867.59/21,712.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,770.33

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