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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,189.60, 29,246.93 and 12,242.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,189.60, 29,246.93 and 12,242.29 is: 16,897.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,189.60 : 29,246.93 = 12,242.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,189.60/29,246.93 = 12,242.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,189.60x = 29,246.93 × 12,242.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,189.60x = 358,049,398.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,049,398.67/21,189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,897.41

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