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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,253.26, 29,327.69 and 12,301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,253.26, 29,327.69 and 12,301.32 is: 16,974.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,253.26 : 29,327.69 = 12,301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,253.26/29,327.69 = 12,301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,253.26x = 29,327.69 × 12,301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,253.26x = 360,769,238.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,769,238.04/21,253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,974.77

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