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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,150.84, 29,187.76 and 12,198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,150.84, 29,187.76 and 12,198.72 is: 16,834.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,150.84 : 29,187.76 = 12,198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,150.84/29,187.76 = 12,198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,150.84x = 29,187.76 × 12,198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,150.84x = 356,053,311.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,053,311.67/21,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,834.00

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