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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,152.54, 29,193.62 and 12,198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,152.54, 29,193.62 and 12,198.30 is: 16,835.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,152.54 : 29,193.62 = 12,198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,152.54/29,193.62 = 12,198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,152.54x = 29,193.62 × 12,198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,152.54x = 356,112,534.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,112,534.85/21,152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,835.45

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