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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,199.89, 29,254.51 and 12,245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,199.89, 29,254.51 and 12,245.94 is: 16,898.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,199.89 : 29,254.51 = 12,245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,199.89/29,254.51 = 12,245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,199.89x = 29,254.51 × 12,245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,199.89x = 358,248,974.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,248,974.19/21,199.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,898.62

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