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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,163.65, 29,211.03 and 12,216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,163.65, 29,211.03 and 12,216.48 is: 16,861.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,163.65 : 29,211.03 = 12,216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,163.65/29,211.03 = 12,216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,163.65x = 29,211.03 × 12,216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,163.65x = 356,855,963.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,855,963.77/21,163.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,861.74

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