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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,194.58, 29,253.83 and 12,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,194.58, 29,253.83 and 12,247.28 is: 16,904.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,194.58 : 29,253.83 = 12,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,194.58/29,253.83 = 12,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,194.58x = 29,253.83 × 12,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,194.58x = 358,279,847.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,279,847.08/21,194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,904.31

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