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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,190.21, 29,243.87 and 12,240.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,190.21, 29,243.87 and 12,240.43 is: 16,892.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,190.21 : 29,243.87 = 12,240.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,190.21/29,243.87 = 12,240.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,190.21x = 29,243.87 × 12,240.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,190.21x = 357,957,482.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,957,482.46/21,190.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,892.59

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