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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,698.52, 29,944.20 and 12,266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,698.52, 29,944.20 and 12,266.88 is: 16,928.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,698.52 : 29,944.20 = 12,266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,698.52/29,944.20 = 12,266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,698.52x = 29,944.20 × 12,266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,698.52x = 367,321,908.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,321,908.10/21,698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,928.43

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