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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,720.04, 29,975.14 and 12,288.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,720.04, 29,975.14 and 12,288.60 is: 16,959.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,720.04 : 29,975.14 = 12,288.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,720.04/29,975.14 = 12,288.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,720.04x = 29,975.14 × 12,288.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,720.04x = 368,352,505.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,352,505.40/21,720.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,959.11

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