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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,213.42, 29,272.80 and 12,261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,213.42, 29,272.80 and 12,261.50 is: 16,919.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,213.42 : 29,272.80 = 12,261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,213.42/29,272.80 = 12,261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,213.42x = 29,272.80 × 12,261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,213.42x = 358,928,437.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,928,437.20/21,213.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,919.88

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