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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,650.14, 29,879.94 and 12,218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,650.14, 29,879.94 and 12,218.50 is: 16,863.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,650.14 : 29,879.94 = 12,218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,650.14/29,879.94 = 12,218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,650.14x = 29,879.94 × 12,218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,650.14x = 365,088,046.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,088,046.89/21,650.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,863.08

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