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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,168.10, 29,205.66 and 12,215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,168.10, 29,205.66 and 12,215.44 is: 16,853.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,168.10 : 29,205.66 = 12,215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,168.10/29,205.66 = 12,215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,168.10x = 29,205.66 × 12,215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,168.10x = 356,759,987.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,759,987.39/21,168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,853.66

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