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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,720.48, 29,973.12 and 12,287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,720.48, 29,973.12 and 12,287.52 is: 16,956.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,720.48 : 29,973.12 = 12,287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,720.48/29,973.12 = 12,287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,720.48x = 29,973.12 × 12,287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,720.48x = 368,295,311.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,295,311.46/21,720.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,956.13

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