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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,169.04, 29,206.63 and 12,215.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,169.04, 29,206.63 and 12,215.37 is: 16,853.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,169.04 : 29,206.63 = 12,215.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,169.04/29,206.63 = 12,215.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,169.04x = 29,206.63 × 12,215.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,169.04x = 356,769,791.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,769,791.90/21,169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,853.37

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