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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,707.56, 29,956.44 and 12,275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,707.56, 29,956.44 and 12,275.92 is: 16,940.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,707.56 : 29,956.44 = 12,275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,707.56/29,956.44 = 12,275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,707.56x = 29,956.44 × 12,275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,707.56x = 367,742,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,742,860.92/21,707.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,940.77

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