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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,651.72, 29,879.38 and 12,222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,651.72, 29,879.38 and 12,222.28 is: 16,866.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,651.72 : 29,879.38 = 12,222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,651.72/29,879.38 = 12,222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,651.72x = 29,879.38 × 12,222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,651.72x = 365,194,148.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,194,148.59/21,651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,866.75

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