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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,275.18, 29,355.30 and 12,322.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,275.18, 29,355.30 and 12,322.15 is: 17,001.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,275.18 : 29,355.30 = 12,322.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,275.18/29,355.30 = 12,322.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,275.18x = 29,355.30 × 12,322.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,275.18x = 361,720,290.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,720,290.30/21,275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,001.99

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