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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,162.78, 29,206.44 and 12,210.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,162.78, 29,206.44 and 12,210.66 is: 16,851.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,162.78 : 29,206.44 = 12,210.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,162.78/29,206.44 = 12,210.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,162.78x = 29,206.44 × 12,210.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,162.78x = 356,629,908.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,629,908.65/21,162.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,851.75

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