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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,618.09, 29,834.34 and 12,187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,618.09, 29,834.34 and 12,187.26 is: 16,819.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,618.09 : 29,834.34 = 12,187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,618.09/29,834.34 = 12,187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,618.09x = 29,834.34 × 12,187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,618.09x = 363,598,812.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,598,812.81/21,618.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,819.19

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