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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,672.76, 29,910.24 and 12,243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,672.76, 29,910.24 and 12,243.04 is: 16,896.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,672.76 : 29,910.24 = 12,243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,672.76/29,910.24 = 12,243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,672.76x = 29,910.24 × 12,243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,672.76x = 366,192,264.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,192,264.73/21,672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,896.43

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