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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,151.20, 29,191.72 and 12,196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,151.20, 29,191.72 and 12,196.92 is: 16,833.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,151.20 : 29,191.72 = 12,196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,151.20/29,191.72 = 12,196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,151.20x = 29,191.72 × 12,196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,151.20x = 356,049,073.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,049,073.50/21,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,833.52

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