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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,147.12, 29,182.94 and 12,194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,147.12, 29,182.94 and 12,194.59 is: 16,828.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,147.12 : 29,182.94 = 12,194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,147.12/29,182.94 = 12,194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,147.12x = 29,182.94 × 12,194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,147.12x = 355,873,988.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,873,988.29/21,147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,828.48

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