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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,668.56, 29,903.52 and 12,237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,668.56, 29,903.52 and 12,237.12 is: 16,887.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,668.56 : 29,903.52 = 12,237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,668.56/29,903.52 = 12,237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,668.56x = 29,903.52 × 12,237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,668.56x = 365,932,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,932,962.66/21,668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,887.74

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