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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,717.98, 29,969.16 and 12,287.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,717.98, 29,969.16 and 12,287.15 is: 16,955.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,717.98 : 29,969.16 = 12,287.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,717.98/29,969.16 = 12,287.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,717.98x = 29,969.16 × 12,287.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,717.98x = 368,235,564.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,235,564.29/21,717.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,955.33

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