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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,154.70, 29,196.55 and 12,200.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,154.70, 29,196.55 and 12,200.42 is: 16,838.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,154.70 : 29,196.55 = 12,200.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,154.70/29,196.55 = 12,200.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,154.70x = 29,196.55 × 12,200.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,154.70x = 356,210,260.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,210,260.79/21,154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,838.35

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