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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,270.06, 29,355.44 and 12,198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,270.06, 29,355.44 and 12,198.96 is: 16,836.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,270.06 : 29,355.44 = 12,198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,270.06/29,355.44 = 12,198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,270.06x = 29,355.44 × 12,198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,270.06x = 358,105,777.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,105,777.35/21,270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,836.14

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