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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,213.16, 29,271.92 and 12,263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,213.16, 29,271.92 and 12,263.54 is: 16,922.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,213.16 : 29,271.92 = 12,263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,213.16/29,271.92 = 12,263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,213.16x = 29,271.92 × 12,263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,213.16x = 358,977,154.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,977,154.12/21,213.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,922.38

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