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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,674.25, 29,910.51 and 12,242.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,674.25, 29,910.51 and 12,242.61 is: 16,894.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,674.25 : 29,910.51 = 12,242.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,674.25/29,910.51 = 12,242.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,674.25x = 29,910.51 × 12,242.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,674.25x = 366,182,708.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,182,708.83/21,674.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,894.83

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