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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,197.48, 29,253.94 and 12,245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,197.48, 29,253.94 and 12,245.36 is: 16,899.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,197.48 : 29,253.94 = 12,245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,197.48/29,253.94 = 12,245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,197.48x = 29,253.94 × 12,245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,197.48x = 358,225,026.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,225,026.72/21,197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,899.42

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