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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,211.18, 29,269.95 and 12,251.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,211.18, 29,269.95 and 12,251.66 is: 16,906.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,211.18 : 29,269.95 = 12,251.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,211.18/29,269.95 = 12,251.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,211.18x = 29,269.95 × 12,251.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,211.18x = 358,605,475.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,605,475.62/21,211.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,906.44

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