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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,225.66, 29,283.93 and 12,144.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,225.66, 29,283.93 and 12,144.39 is: 16,754.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,225.66 : 29,283.93 = 12,144.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,225.66/29,283.93 = 12,144.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,225.66x = 29,283.93 × 12,144.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,225.66x = 355,635,466.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,635,466.65/21,225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,754.98

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