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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,197.68, 29,254.16 and 12,245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,197.68, 29,254.16 and 12,245.56 is: 16,899.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,197.68 : 29,254.16 = 12,245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,197.68/29,254.16 = 12,245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,197.68x = 29,254.16 × 12,245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,197.68x = 358,233,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,233,571.53/21,197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,899.66

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