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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,297.62, 29,391.02 and 12,224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,297.62, 29,391.02 and 12,224.46 is: 16,869.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,297.62 : 29,391.02 = 12,224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,297.62/29,391.02 = 12,224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,297.62x = 29,391.02 × 12,224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,297.62x = 359,289,348.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,289,348.35/21,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,869.93

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