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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,273.81, 29,360.43 and 12,202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,273.81, 29,360.43 and 12,202.44 is: 16,840.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,273.81 : 29,360.43 = 12,202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,273.81/29,360.43 = 12,202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,273.81x = 29,360.43 × 12,202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,273.81x = 358,268,885.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,268,885.45/21,273.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,840.84

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