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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,210.73, 29,274.41 and 12,263.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,210.73, 29,274.41 and 12,263.42 is: 16,925.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,210.73 : 29,274.41 = 12,263.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,210.73/29,274.41 = 12,263.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,210.73x = 29,274.41 × 12,263.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,210.73x = 359,004,488.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,004,488.93/21,210.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,925.61

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