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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,215.52, 29,276.24 and 12,265.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,215.52, 29,276.24 and 12,265.83 is: 16,926.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,215.52 : 29,276.24 = 12,265.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,215.52/29,276.24 = 12,265.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,215.52x = 29,276.24 × 12,265.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,215.52x = 359,097,321.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,097,321.55/21,215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,926.16

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