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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,151.65, 29,191.89 and 12,199.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,151.65, 29,191.89 and 12,199.17 is: 16,836.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,151.65 : 29,191.89 = 12,199.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,151.65/29,191.89 = 12,199.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,151.65x = 29,191.89 × 12,199.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,151.65x = 356,116,828.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,116,828.73/21,151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,836.36

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