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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,155.64, 29,197.85 and 12,201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,155.64, 29,197.85 and 12,201.36 is: 16,839.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,155.64 : 29,197.85 = 12,201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,155.64/29,197.85 = 12,201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,155.64x = 29,197.85 × 12,201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,155.64x = 356,253,418.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,253,418.07/21,155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,839.64

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