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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,263.28, 29,343.96 and 12,310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,263.28, 29,343.96 and 12,310.80 is: 16,989.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,263.28 : 29,343.96 = 12,310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,263.28/29,343.96 = 12,310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,263.28x = 29,343.96 × 12,310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,263.28x = 361,247,622.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,247,622.77/21,263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,989.27

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