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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,651.48, 29,878.74 and 12,223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,651.48, 29,878.74 and 12,223.08 is: 16,867.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,651.48 : 29,878.74 = 12,223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,651.48/29,878.74 = 12,223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,651.48x = 29,878.74 × 12,223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,651.48x = 365,210,229.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,210,229.32/21,651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,867.68

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