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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,707.04, 29,955.72 and 12,275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,707.04, 29,955.72 and 12,275.52 is: 16,940.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,707.04 : 29,955.72 = 12,275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,707.04/29,955.72 = 12,275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,707.04x = 29,955.72 × 12,275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,707.04x = 367,722,039.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,722,039.97/21,707.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,940.22

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