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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,171.60, 29,220.62 and 12,217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,171.60, 29,220.62 and 12,217.86 is: 16,862.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,171.60 : 29,220.62 = 12,217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,171.60/29,220.62 = 12,217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,171.60x = 29,220.62 × 12,217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,171.60x = 357,013,383.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,013,383.18/21,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,862.84

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