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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,222.60, 29,290.95 and 12,268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,222.60, 29,290.95 and 12,268.68 is: 16,932.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,222.60 : 29,290.95 = 12,268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,222.60/29,290.95 = 12,268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,222.60x = 29,290.95 × 12,268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,222.60x = 359,361,292.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,361,292.45/21,222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,932.95

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