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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,173.64, 29,220.96 and 12,221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,173.64, 29,220.96 and 12,221.52 is: 16,866.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,173.64 : 29,220.96 = 12,221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,173.64/29,220.96 = 12,221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,173.64x = 29,220.96 × 12,221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,173.64x = 357,124,547.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,124,547.06/21,173.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,866.47

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