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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,235.11, 29,300.16 and 12,279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,235.11, 29,300.16 and 12,279.33 is: 16,942.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,235.11 : 29,300.16 = 12,279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,235.11/29,300.16 = 12,279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,235.11x = 29,300.16 × 12,279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,235.11x = 359,786,333.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,786,333.69/21,235.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,942.99

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