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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,682.26, 29,920.68 and 12,251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,682.26, 29,920.68 and 12,251.01 is: 16,905.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,682.26 : 29,920.68 = 12,251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,682.26/29,920.68 = 12,251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,682.26x = 29,920.68 × 12,251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,682.26x = 366,558,549.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,558,549.89/21,682.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,905.92

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