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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,222.59, 29,287.79 and 12,269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,222.59, 29,287.79 and 12,269.30 is: 16,931.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,222.59 : 29,287.79 = 12,269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,222.59/29,287.79 = 12,269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,222.59x = 29,287.79 × 12,269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,222.59x = 359,340,474.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,340,474.06/21,222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,931.98

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