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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,170.94, 29,213.79 and 12,221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,170.94, 29,213.79 and 12,221.33 is: 16,864.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,170.94 : 29,213.79 = 12,221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,170.94/29,213.79 = 12,221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,170.94x = 29,213.79 × 12,221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,170.94x = 357,031,244.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,031,244.99/21,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,864.21

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