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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,268.22, 29,348.44 and 12,316.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,268.22, 29,348.44 and 12,316.30 is: 16,995.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,268.22 : 29,348.44 = 12,316.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,268.22/29,348.44 = 12,316.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,268.22x = 29,348.44 × 12,316.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,268.22x = 361,464,087.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,464,087.41/21,268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,995.51

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