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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,238.53, 29,308.89 and 12,285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,238.53, 29,308.89 and 12,285.84 is: 16,954.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,238.53 : 29,308.89 = 12,285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,238.53/29,308.89 = 12,285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,238.53x = 29,308.89 × 12,285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,238.53x = 360,084,333.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,084,333.12/21,238.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,954.30

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