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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,220.45, 29,280.96 and 12,266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,220.45, 29,280.96 and 12,266.22 is: 16,925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,220.45 : 29,280.96 = 12,266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,220.45/29,280.96 = 12,266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,220.45x = 29,280.96 × 12,266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,220.45x = 359,166,697.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,166,697.17/21,220.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,925.50

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