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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,652.45, 29,879.81 and 12,220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,652.45, 29,879.81 and 12,220.94 is: 16,864.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,652.45 : 29,879.81 = 12,220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,652.45/29,879.81 = 12,220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,652.45x = 29,879.81 × 12,220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,652.45x = 365,159,304.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,159,304.12/21,652.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,864.58

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