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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,227.67, 29,294.46 and 12,275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,227.67, 29,294.46 and 12,275.55 is: 16,940.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,227.67 : 29,294.46 = 12,275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,227.67/29,294.46 = 12,275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,227.67x = 29,294.46 × 12,275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,227.67x = 359,605,608.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,605,608.45/21,227.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,940.42

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