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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,158.74, 29,198.04 and 12,209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,158.74, 29,198.04 and 12,209.14 is: 16,848.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,158.74 : 29,198.04 = 12,209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,158.74/29,198.04 = 12,209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,158.74x = 29,198.04 × 12,209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,158.74x = 356,482,958.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,482,958.09/21,158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,848.02

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