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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,625.92, 29,841.76 and 12,194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,625.92, 29,841.76 and 12,194.24 is: 16,826.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,625.92 : 29,841.76 = 12,194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,625.92/29,841.76 = 12,194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,625.92x = 29,841.76 × 12,194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,625.92x = 363,897,583.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,897,583.46/21,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,826.92

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