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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,731.12, 29,991.80 and 12,299.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,731.12, 29,991.80 and 12,299.72 is: 16,975.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,731.12 : 29,991.80 = 12,299.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,731.12/29,991.80 = 12,299.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,731.12x = 29,991.80 × 12,299.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,731.12x = 368,890,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,890,742.30/21,731.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,975.23

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