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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,150.12, 29,190.78 and 12,196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,150.12, 29,190.78 and 12,196.02 is: 16,832.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,150.12 : 29,190.78 = 12,196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,150.12/29,190.78 = 12,196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,150.12x = 29,190.78 × 12,196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,150.12x = 356,011,336.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,011,336.70/21,150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,832.59

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