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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,111.24, 29,133.96 and 12,622.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,111.24, 29,133.96 and 12,622.14 is: 17,418.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,111.24 : 29,133.96 = 12,622.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,111.24/29,133.96 = 12,622.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,111.24x = 29,133.96 × 12,622.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,111.24x = 367,732,921.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,732,921.87/21,111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,418.82

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