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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,215.67, 29,274.37 and 12,261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,215.67, 29,274.37 and 12,261.44 is: 16,918.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,215.67 : 29,274.37 = 12,261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,215.67/29,274.37 = 12,261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,215.67x = 29,274.37 × 12,261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,215.67x = 358,946,008.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,946,008.31/21,215.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,918.91

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