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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,157.30, 29,203.52 and 12,210.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,157.30, 29,203.52 and 12,210.66 is: 16,854.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,157.30 : 29,203.52 = 12,210.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,157.30/29,203.52 = 12,210.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,157.30x = 29,203.52 × 12,210.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,157.30x = 356,594,253.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,594,253.52/21,157.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,854.43

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