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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,172.23, 29,221.48 and 12,218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,172.23, 29,221.48 and 12,218.49 is: 16,863.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,172.23 : 29,221.48 = 12,218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,172.23/29,221.48 = 12,218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,172.23x = 29,221.48 × 12,218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,172.23x = 357,042,361.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,042,361.17/21,172.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,863.71

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