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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,273.66, 29,357.76 and 12,199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,273.66, 29,357.76 and 12,199.36 is: 16,835.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,273.66 : 29,357.76 = 12,199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,273.66/29,357.76 = 12,199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,273.66x = 29,357.76 × 12,199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,273.66x = 358,145,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,145,957.06/21,273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,835.18

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