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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,714.88, 29,966.32 and 12,283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,714.88, 29,966.32 and 12,283.36 is: 16,950.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,714.88 : 29,966.32 = 12,283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,714.88/29,966.32 = 12,283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,714.88x = 29,966.32 × 12,283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,714.88x = 368,087,096.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,087,096.44/21,714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,950.92

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