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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,149.13, 29,187.09 and 12,196.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,149.13, 29,187.09 and 12,196.47 is: 16,831.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,149.13 : 29,187.09 = 12,196.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,149.13/29,187.09 = 12,196.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,149.13x = 29,187.09 × 12,196.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,149.13x = 355,979,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,979,467.57/21,149.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,831.87

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