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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,721.48, 29,973.96 and 12,290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,721.48, 29,973.96 and 12,290.68 is: 16,960.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,721.48 : 29,973.96 = 12,290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,721.48/29,973.96 = 12,290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,721.48x = 29,973.96 × 12,290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,721.48x = 368,400,350.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,400,350.69/21,721.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,960.19

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