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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,219.63, 29,278.19 and 12,720.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,219.63, 29,278.19 and 12,720.16 is: 17,550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,219.63 : 29,278.19 = 12,720.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,219.63/29,278.19 = 12,720.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,219.63x = 29,278.19 × 12,720.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,219.63x = 372,423,261.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,423,261.31/21,219.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,550.88

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