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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,626.19, 29,843.24 and 12,195.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,626.19, 29,843.24 and 12,195.63 is: 16,829.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,626.19 : 29,843.24 = 12,195.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,626.19/29,843.24 = 12,195.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,626.19x = 29,843.24 × 12,195.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,626.19x = 363,957,052.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,957,052.06/21,626.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,829.46

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