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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,146.67, 29,182.02 and 12,194.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,146.67, 29,182.02 and 12,194.55 is: 16,828.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,146.67 : 29,182.02 = 12,194.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,146.67/29,182.02 = 12,194.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,146.67x = 29,182.02 × 12,194.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,146.67x = 355,861,601.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,861,601.99/21,146.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,828.26

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