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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,626.52, 29,845.05 and 12,193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,626.52, 29,845.05 and 12,193.26 is: 16,826.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,626.52 : 29,845.05 = 12,193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,626.52/29,845.05 = 12,193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,626.52x = 29,845.05 × 12,193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,626.52x = 363,908,454.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,908,454.36/21,626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,826.95

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