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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,150.77, 29,191.12 and 12,196.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,150.77, 29,191.12 and 12,196.49 is: 16,832.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,150.77 : 29,191.12 = 12,196.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,150.77/29,191.12 = 12,196.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,150.77x = 29,191.12 × 12,196.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,150.77x = 356,029,026.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,029,026.72/21,150.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,832.91

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