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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,223.42, 29,287.07 and 12,270.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,223.42, 29,287.07 and 12,270.29 is: 16,932.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,223.42 : 29,287.07 = 12,270.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,223.42/29,287.07 = 12,270.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,223.42x = 29,287.07 × 12,270.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,223.42x = 359,360,680.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,360,680.38/21,223.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,932.27

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