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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,621.12, 29,835.36 and 12,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,621.12, 29,835.36 and 12,192 is: 16,823.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,621.12 : 29,835.36 = 12,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,621.12/29,835.36 = 12,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,621.12x = 29,835.36 × 12,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,621.12x = 363,752,709.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,752,709.12/21,621.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,823.95

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