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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,241.44, 29,312.40 and 12,289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,241.44, 29,312.40 and 12,289.44 is: 16,958.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,241.44 : 29,312.40 = 12,289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,241.44/29,312.40 = 12,289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,241.44x = 29,312.40 × 12,289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,241.44x = 360,232,981.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,232,981.06/21,241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,958.97

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