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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,197.08, 29,251.74 and 12,244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,197.08, 29,251.74 and 12,244.24 is: 16,896.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,197.08 : 29,251.74 = 12,244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,197.08/29,251.74 = 12,244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,197.08x = 29,251.74 × 12,244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,197.08x = 358,165,324.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,165,324.98/21,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,896.92

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