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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,244.72, 29,309.88 and 12,858.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,244.72, 29,309.88 and 12,858.16 is: 17,739.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,244.72 : 29,309.88 = 12,858.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,244.72/29,309.88 = 12,858.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,244.72x = 29,309.88 × 12,858.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,244.72x = 376,871,126.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,871,126.62/21,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,739.52

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