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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,321.06, 29,425.07 and 12,247.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,321.06, 29,425.07 and 12,247.71 is: 16,902.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,321.06 : 29,425.07 = 12,247.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,321.06/29,425.07 = 12,247.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,321.06x = 29,425.07 × 12,247.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,321.06x = 360,389,644.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,389,644.36/21,321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,902.99

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