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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,272.92, 29,363.10 and 12,322.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,272.92, 29,363.10 and 12,322.63 is: 17,008.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,272.92 : 29,363.10 = 12,322.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,272.92/29,363.10 = 12,322.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,272.92x = 29,363.10 × 12,322.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,272.92x = 361,830,616.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,830,616.95/21,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,008.98

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