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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,219.91, 29,281.23 and 12,270.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,219.91, 29,281.23 and 12,270.29 is: 16,931.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,219.91 : 29,281.23 = 12,270.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,219.91/29,281.23 = 12,270.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,219.91x = 29,281.23 × 12,270.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,219.91x = 359,289,037.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,289,037.25/21,219.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,931.70

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