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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,235.08, 29,306.76 and 12,282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,235.08, 29,306.76 and 12,282.48 is: 16,951.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,235.08 : 29,306.76 = 12,282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,235.08/29,306.76 = 12,282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,235.08x = 29,306.76 × 12,282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,235.08x = 359,959,693.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,959,693.56/21,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,951.18

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