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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,727.53, 29,983.23 and 12,295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,727.53, 29,983.23 and 12,295.89 is: 16,967.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,727.53 : 29,983.23 = 12,295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,727.53/29,983.23 = 12,295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,727.53x = 29,983.23 × 12,295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,727.53x = 368,670,497.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,670,497.92/21,727.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,967.90

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