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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,264.05, 29,345.60 and 12,190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,264.05, 29,345.60 and 12,190.91 is: 16,824.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,264.05 : 29,345.60 = 12,190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,264.05/29,345.60 = 12,190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,264.05x = 29,345.60 × 12,190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,264.05x = 357,749,580.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,749,580.91/21,264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,824.15

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