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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,227.59, 29,293.76 and 12,275.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,227.59, 29,293.76 and 12,275.93 is: 16,940.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,227.59 : 29,293.76 = 12,275.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,227.59/29,293.76 = 12,275.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,227.59x = 29,293.76 × 12,275.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,227.59x = 359,608,147.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,608,147.20/21,227.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,940.60

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