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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,159.38, 29,199.72 and 12,206.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,159.38, 29,199.72 and 12,206.78 is: 16,845.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,159.38 : 29,199.72 = 12,206.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,159.38/29,199.72 = 12,206.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,159.38x = 29,199.72 × 12,206.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,159.38x = 356,434,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,434,558.10/21,159.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,845.23

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