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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,152.67, 29,193.60 and 12,199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,152.67, 29,193.60 and 12,199.98 is: 16,837.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,152.67 : 29,193.60 = 12,199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,152.67/29,193.60 = 12,199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,152.67x = 29,193.60 × 12,199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,152.67x = 356,161,176.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,161,176.41/21,152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,837.65

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