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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,225.12, 29,294.40 and 12,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,225.12, 29,294.40 and 12,271.20 is: 16,936.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,225.12 : 29,294.40 = 12,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,225.12/29,294.40 = 12,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,225.12x = 29,294.40 × 12,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,225.12x = 359,477,441.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,477,441.28/21,225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,936.42

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