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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,281.78, 29,367.72 and 12,206.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,281.78, 29,367.72 and 12,206.67 is: 16,844.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,281.78 : 29,367.72 = 12,206.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,281.78/29,367.72 = 12,206.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,281.78x = 29,367.72 × 12,206.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,281.78x = 358,482,066.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,482,066.69/21,281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,844.56

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