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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,718.92, 29,972.70 and 12,287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,718.92, 29,972.70 and 12,287.28 is: 16,956.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,718.92 : 29,972.70 = 12,287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,718.92/29,972.70 = 12,287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,718.92x = 29,972.70 × 12,287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,718.92x = 368,282,957.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,282,957.26/21,718.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,956.78

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