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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,621.76, 29,837.99 and 12,190.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,621.76, 29,837.99 and 12,190.33 is: 16,822.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,621.76 : 29,837.99 = 12,190.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,621.76/29,837.99 = 12,190.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,621.76x = 29,837.99 × 12,190.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,621.76x = 363,734,734.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,734,734.50/21,621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,822.63

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