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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,209.58, 29,274.54 and 12,262.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,209.58, 29,274.54 and 12,262.29 is: 16,925.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,209.58 : 29,274.54 = 12,262.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,209.58/29,274.54 = 12,262.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,209.58x = 29,274.54 × 12,262.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,209.58x = 358,972,899.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,972,899.10/21,209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,925.04

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