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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,224, 29,291.82 and 12,840.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,224, 29,291.82 and 12,840.56 is: 17,721.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,224 : 29,291.82 = 12,840.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,224/29,291.82 = 12,840.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,224x = 29,291.82 × 12,840.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,224x = 376,123,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,123,372.22/21,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,721.61

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