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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,191.94, 29,248.50 and 12,237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,191.94, 29,248.50 and 12,237.84 is: 16,890.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,191.94 : 29,248.50 = 12,237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,191.94/29,248.50 = 12,237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,191.94x = 29,248.50 × 12,237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,191.94x = 357,938,463.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,938,463.24/21,191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,890.31

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