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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,275.68, 29,355.99 and 12,322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,275.68, 29,355.99 and 12,322.65 is: 17,002.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,275.68 : 29,355.99 = 12,322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,275.68/29,355.99 = 12,322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,275.68x = 29,355.99 × 12,322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,275.68x = 361,743,528.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,743,528.56/21,275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,002.68

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