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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,258.27, 29,337.51 and 12,306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,258.27, 29,337.51 and 12,306.15 is: 16,983.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,258.27 : 29,337.51 = 12,306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,258.27/29,337.51 = 12,306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,258.27x = 29,337.51 × 12,306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,258.27x = 361,031,798.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,031,798.69/21,258.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,983.12

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