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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,179.60, 29,231.72 and 12,225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,179.60, 29,231.72 and 12,225.88 is: 16,873.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,179.60 : 29,231.72 = 12,225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,179.60/29,231.72 = 12,225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,179.60x = 29,231.72 × 12,225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,179.60x = 357,383,500.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,383,500.91/21,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,873.95

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