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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,247.36, 29,321.04 and 12,294.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,247.36, 29,321.04 and 12,294.16 is: 16,965.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,247.36 : 29,321.04 = 12,294.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,247.36/29,321.04 = 12,294.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,247.36x = 29,321.04 × 12,294.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,247.36x = 360,477,557.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,477,557.13/21,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,965.76

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