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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,251.05, 29,325.18 and 12,297.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,251.05, 29,325.18 and 12,297.91 is: 16,970.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,251.05 : 29,325.18 = 12,297.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,251.05/29,325.18 = 12,297.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,251.05x = 29,325.18 × 12,297.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,251.05x = 360,638,424.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,638,424.37/21,251.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,970.39

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