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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,218.68, 29,279.46 and 12,268.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,218.68, 29,279.46 and 12,268.99 is: 16,929.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,218.68 : 29,279.46 = 12,268.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,218.68/29,279.46 = 12,268.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,218.68x = 29,279.46 × 12,268.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,218.68x = 359,229,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,229,401.95/21,218.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,929.87

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