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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,195.02, 29,245.71 and 12,241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,195.02, 29,245.71 and 12,241.10 is: 16,890.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,195.02 : 29,245.71 = 12,241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,195.02/29,245.71 = 12,241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,195.02x = 29,245.71 × 12,241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,195.02x = 357,999,660.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,999,660.68/21,195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,890.74

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