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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,251.43, 29,334.60 and 12,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,251.43, 29,334.60 and 12,303 is: 16,982.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,251.43 : 29,334.60 = 12,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,251.43/29,334.60 = 12,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,251.43x = 29,334.60 × 12,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,251.43x = 360,903,583.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,903,583.80/21,251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,982.56

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