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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,239.84, 29,302.56 and 12,285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,239.84, 29,302.56 and 12,285.68 is: 16,949.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,239.84 : 29,302.56 = 12,285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,239.84/29,302.56 = 12,285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,239.84x = 29,302.56 × 12,285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,239.84x = 360,001,875.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,001,875.34/21,239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,949.37

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