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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,202.26, 29,256.96 and 12,252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,202.26, 29,256.96 and 12,252.66 is: 16,907.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,202.26 : 29,256.96 = 12,252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,202.26/29,256.96 = 12,252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,202.26x = 29,256.96 × 12,252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,202.26x = 358,475,583.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,475,583.51/21,202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,907.42

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