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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,237.96, 29,314.49 and 12,291.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,237.96, 29,314.49 and 12,291.51 is: 16,965.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,237.96 : 29,314.49 = 12,291.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,237.96/29,314.49 = 12,291.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,237.96x = 29,314.49 × 12,291.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,237.96x = 360,319,273.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,319,273.69/21,237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,965.82

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