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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,229.55, 29,295.52 and 12,276.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,229.55, 29,295.52 and 12,276.41 is: 16,940.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,229.55 : 29,295.52 = 12,276.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,229.55/29,295.52 = 12,276.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,229.55x = 29,295.52 × 12,276.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,229.55x = 359,643,814.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,643,814.68/21,229.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,940.72

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