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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,325.57, 29,431.28 and 12,252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,325.57, 29,431.28 and 12,252.22 is: 16,909.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,325.57 : 29,431.28 = 12,252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,325.57/29,431.28 = 12,252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,325.57x = 29,431.28 × 12,252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,325.57x = 360,598,474.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,598,474.49/21,325.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,909.21

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