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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,198.89, 29,253.14 and 12,244.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,198.89, 29,253.14 and 12,244.94 is: 16,897.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,198.89 : 29,253.14 = 12,244.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,198.89/29,253.14 = 12,244.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,198.89x = 29,253.14 × 12,244.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,198.89x = 358,202,736.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,202,736.62/21,198.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,897.24

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