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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,222.69, 29,291.54 and 12,269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,222.69, 29,291.54 and 12,269.76 is: 16,934.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,222.69 : 29,291.54 = 12,269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,222.69/29,291.54 = 12,269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,222.69x = 29,291.54 × 12,269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,222.69x = 359,400,104.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,400,104.48/21,222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,934.71

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