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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,157.52, 29,200.43 and 12,203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,157.52, 29,200.43 and 12,203.24 is: 16,842.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,157.52 : 29,200.43 = 12,203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,157.52/29,200.43 = 12,203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,157.52x = 29,200.43 × 12,203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,157.52x = 356,339,739.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,339,739.90/21,157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,842.23

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