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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,702.48, 29,949.93 and 12,271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,702.48, 29,949.93 and 12,271.11 is: 16,934.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,702.48 : 29,949.93 = 12,271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,702.48/29,949.93 = 12,271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,702.48x = 29,949.93 × 12,271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,702.48x = 367,518,885.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,518,885.52/21,702.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,934.42

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