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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,243.64, 29,320.44 and 12,294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,243.64, 29,320.44 and 12,294.04 is: 16,968.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,243.64 : 29,320.44 = 12,294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,243.64/29,320.44 = 12,294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,243.64x = 29,320.44 × 12,294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,243.64x = 360,466,662.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,466,662.18/21,243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,968.22

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