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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,168.84, 29,205.72 and 12,216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,168.84, 29,205.72 and 12,216.18 is: 16,854.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,168.84 : 29,205.72 = 12,216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,168.84/29,205.72 = 12,216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,168.84x = 29,205.72 × 12,216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,168.84x = 356,782,332.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,782,332.55/21,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,854.13

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