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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,654.72, 29,883.52 and 12,225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,654.72, 29,883.52 and 12,225.28 is: 16,870.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,654.72 : 29,883.52 = 12,225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,654.72/29,883.52 = 12,225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,654.72x = 29,883.52 × 12,225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,654.72x = 365,334,399.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,334,399.39/21,654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,870.89

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