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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,211.28, 29,269.32 and 12,257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,211.28, 29,269.32 and 12,257.36 is: 16,913.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,211.28 : 29,269.32 = 12,257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,211.28/29,269.32 = 12,257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,211.28x = 29,269.32 × 12,257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,211.28x = 358,764,592.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,764,592.20/21,211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,913.86

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