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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,672.48, 29,911.68 and 12,240.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,672.48, 29,911.68 and 12,240.72 is: 16,894.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,672.48 : 29,911.68 = 12,240.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,672.48/29,911.68 = 12,240.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,672.48x = 29,911.68 × 12,240.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,672.48x = 366,140,499.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,140,499.61/21,672.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,894.26

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