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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,246.24, 29,316.60 and 12,291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,246.24, 29,316.60 and 12,291.96 is: 16,961.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,246.24 : 29,316.60 = 12,291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,246.24/29,316.60 = 12,291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,246.24x = 29,316.60 × 12,291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,246.24x = 360,358,474.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,358,474.54/21,246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,961.05

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