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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,216.74, 29,275.85 and 12,262.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,216.74, 29,275.85 and 12,262.51 is: 16,920.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,216.74 : 29,275.85 = 12,262.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,216.74/29,275.85 = 12,262.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,216.74x = 29,275.85 × 12,262.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,216.74x = 358,995,195.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,995,195.69/21,216.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,920.37

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