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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,251.16, 29,330.16 and 12,297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,251.16, 29,330.16 and 12,297.12 is: 16,972.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,251.16 : 29,330.16 = 12,297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,251.16/29,330.16 = 12,297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,251.16x = 29,330.16 × 12,297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,251.16x = 360,676,497.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,676,497.14/21,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,972.09

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