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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,176.73, 29,217.24 and 12,223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,176.73, 29,217.24 and 12,223.08 is: 16,864.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,176.73 : 29,217.24 = 12,223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,176.73/29,217.24 = 12,223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,176.73x = 29,217.24 × 12,223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,176.73x = 357,124,661.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,124,661.90/21,176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,864.01

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