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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,170.11, 29,217.16 and 12,220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,170.11, 29,217.16 and 12,220.02 is: 16,865.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,170.11 : 29,217.16 = 12,220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,170.11/29,217.16 = 12,220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,170.11x = 29,217.16 × 12,220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,170.11x = 357,034,133.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,034,133.46/21,170.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,865.01

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