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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,720.24, 29,974.86 and 12,289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,720.24, 29,974.86 and 12,289.68 is: 16,960.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,720.24 : 29,974.86 = 12,289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,720.24/29,974.86 = 12,289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,720.24x = 29,974.86 × 12,289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,720.24x = 368,381,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,381,437.44/21,720.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,960.28

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