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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,151.21, 29,191.72 and 12,196.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,151.21, 29,191.72 and 12,196.93 is: 16,833.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,151.21 : 29,191.72 = 12,196.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,151.21/29,191.72 = 12,196.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,151.21x = 29,191.72 × 12,196.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,151.21x = 356,049,219.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,049,219.46/21,151.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,833.52

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