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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,162.89, 29,203.74 and 12,213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,162.89, 29,203.74 and 12,213.24 is: 16,853.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,162.89 : 29,203.74 = 12,213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,162.89/29,203.74 = 12,213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,162.89x = 29,203.74 × 12,213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,162.89x = 356,672,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,672,285.52/21,162.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,853.67

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