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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,211.73, 29,275.79 and 12,264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,211.73, 29,275.79 and 12,264.42 is: 16,926.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,211.73 : 29,275.79 = 12,264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,211.73/29,275.79 = 12,264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,211.73x = 29,275.79 × 12,264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,211.73x = 359,050,584.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,050,584.39/21,211.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,926.98

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