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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,184.98, 29,235.61 and 12,233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,184.98, 29,235.61 and 12,233.27 is: 16,882.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,184.98 : 29,235.61 = 12,233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,184.98/29,235.61 = 12,233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,184.98x = 29,235.61 × 12,233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,184.98x = 357,647,002.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,647,002.80/21,184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,882.10

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