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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,224.44, 29,279.76 and 12,722.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,224.44, 29,279.76 and 12,722.50 is: 17,551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,224.44 : 29,279.76 = 12,722.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,224.44/29,279.76 = 12,722.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,224.44x = 29,279.76 × 12,722.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,224.44x = 372,511,746.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,511,746.60/21,224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,551.08

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