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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,178.54, 29,227.74 and 12,227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,178.54, 29,227.74 and 12,227.68 is: 16,874.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,178.54 : 29,227.74 = 12,227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,178.54/29,227.74 = 12,227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,178.54x = 29,227.74 × 12,227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,178.54x = 357,387,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,387,451.84/21,178.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,874.98

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