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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,730.32, 29,985.48 and 12,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,730.32, 29,985.48 and 12,297 is: 16,968.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,730.32 : 29,985.48 = 12,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,730.32/29,985.48 = 12,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,730.32x = 29,985.48 × 12,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,730.32x = 368,731,447.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,731,447.56/21,730.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,968.52

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