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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,164.37, 29,208.20 and 12,212.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,164.37, 29,208.20 and 12,212.25 is: 16,853.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,164.37 : 29,208.20 = 12,212.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,164.37/29,208.20 = 12,212.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,164.37x = 29,208.20 × 12,212.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,164.37x = 356,697,779.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,697,779.39/21,164.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,853.69

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