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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,675.80, 29,912.46 and 12,244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,675.80, 29,912.46 and 12,244.34 is: 16,897.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,675.80 : 29,912.46 = 12,244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,675.80/29,912.46 = 12,244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,675.80x = 29,912.46 × 12,244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,675.80x = 366,258,330.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,258,330.48/21,675.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,897.11

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