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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,227.05, 29,292.72 and 12,152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,227.05, 29,292.72 and 12,152.11 is: 16,769.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,227.05 : 29,292.72 = 12,152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,227.05/29,292.72 = 12,152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,227.05x = 29,292.72 × 12,152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,227.05x = 355,968,148.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,968,148.42/21,227.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,769.55

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