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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,239.58, 29,312.97 and 12,286.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,239.58, 29,312.97 and 12,286.98 is: 16,957.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,239.58 : 29,312.97 = 12,286.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,239.58/29,312.97 = 12,286.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,239.58x = 29,312.97 × 12,286.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,239.58x = 360,167,876.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,167,876.13/21,239.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,957.39

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