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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,216.25, 29,283.69 and 12,268.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,216.25, 29,283.69 and 12,268.95 is: 16,934.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,216.25 : 29,283.69 = 12,268.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,216.25/29,283.69 = 12,268.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,216.25x = 29,283.69 × 12,268.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,216.25x = 359,280,128.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,280,128.43/21,216.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,934.20

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