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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,198.68, 29,252.02 and 12,249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,198.68, 29,252.02 and 12,249.04 is: 16,902.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,198.68 : 29,252.02 = 12,249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,198.68/29,252.02 = 12,249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,198.68x = 29,252.02 × 12,249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,198.68x = 358,309,163.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,309,163.06/21,198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,902.43

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