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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,198.65, 29,255.52 and 12,246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,198.65, 29,255.52 and 12,246.53 is: 16,901.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,198.65 : 29,255.52 = 12,246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,198.65/29,255.52 = 12,246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,198.65x = 29,255.52 × 12,246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,198.65x = 358,278,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,278,603.35/21,198.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,901.01

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