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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,706.86, 29,954.40 and 12,275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,706.86, 29,954.40 and 12,275.22 is: 16,939.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,706.86 : 29,954.40 = 12,275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,706.86/29,954.40 = 12,275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,706.86x = 29,954.40 × 12,275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,706.86x = 367,696,849.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,696,849.97/21,706.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,939.20

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