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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,151.71, 29,192.42 and 12,197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,151.71, 29,192.42 and 12,197.43 is: 16,834.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,151.71 : 29,192.42 = 12,197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,151.71/29,192.42 = 12,197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,151.71x = 29,192.42 × 12,197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,151.71x = 356,072,438.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,072,438.49/21,151.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,834.22

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