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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,247.68, 29,317.98 and 12,049.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,247.68, 29,317.98 and 12,049.26 is: 16,625.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,247.68 : 29,317.98 = 12,049.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,247.68/29,317.98 = 12,049.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,247.68x = 29,317.98 × 12,049.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,247.68x = 353,259,963.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,259,963.69/21,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,625.81

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