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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,248.04, 29,321.05 and 12,294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,248.04, 29,321.05 and 12,294.91 is: 16,966.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,248.04 : 29,321.05 = 12,294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,248.04/29,321.05 = 12,294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,248.04x = 29,321.05 × 12,294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,248.04x = 360,499,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,499,670.86/21,248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,966.26

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