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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,649.72, 29,876.62 and 12,220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,649.72, 29,876.62 and 12,220.28 is: 16,863.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,649.72 : 29,876.62 = 12,220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,649.72/29,876.62 = 12,220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,649.72x = 29,876.62 × 12,220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,649.72x = 365,100,661.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,100,661.85/21,649.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,863.99

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