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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,195.68, 29,247.88 and 12,246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,195.68, 29,247.88 and 12,246.04 is: 16,898.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,195.68 : 29,247.88 = 12,246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,195.68/29,247.88 = 12,246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,195.68x = 29,247.88 × 12,246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,195.68x = 358,170,708.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,170,708.40/21,195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,898.29

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