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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,235.16, 29,305.08 and 12,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,235.16, 29,305.08 and 12,285.44 is: 16,954.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,235.16 : 29,305.08 = 12,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,235.16/29,305.08 = 12,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,235.16x = 29,305.08 × 12,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,235.16x = 360,025,802.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,025,802.04/21,235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,954.23

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