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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,163.27, 29,197.78 and 12,213.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,163.27, 29,197.78 and 12,213.04 is: 16,849.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,163.27 : 29,197.78 = 12,213.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,163.27/29,197.78 = 12,213.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,163.27x = 29,197.78 × 12,213.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,163.27x = 356,593,655.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,593,655.05/21,163.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,849.65

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