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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,252.94, 29,327.26 and 12,301.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,252.94, 29,327.26 and 12,301.03 is: 16,974.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,252.94 : 29,327.26 = 12,301.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,252.94/29,327.26 = 12,301.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,252.94x = 29,327.26 × 12,301.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,252.94x = 360,755,505.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,755,505.08/21,252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,974.38

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