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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,622.41, 29,840.30 and 12,191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,622.41, 29,840.30 and 12,191.58 is: 16,825.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,622.41 : 29,840.30 = 12,191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,622.41/29,840.30 = 12,191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,622.41x = 29,840.30 × 12,191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,622.41x = 363,800,343.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,800,343.72/21,622.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,825.15

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