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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,211.29, 29,268.06 and 12,259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,211.29, 29,268.06 and 12,259.62 is: 16,916.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,211.29 : 29,268.06 = 12,259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,211.29/29,268.06 = 12,259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,211.29x = 29,268.06 × 12,259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,211.29x = 358,815,366.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,815,366.91/21,211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,916.25

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