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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,725.76, 29,980.98 and 12,294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,725.76, 29,980.98 and 12,294.12 is: 16,965.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,725.76 : 29,980.98 = 12,294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,725.76/29,980.98 = 12,294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,725.76x = 29,980.98 × 12,294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,725.76x = 368,589,765.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,589,765.84/21,725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,965.56

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