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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,626.63, 29,844.75 and 12,195.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,626.63, 29,844.75 and 12,195.19 is: 16,829.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,626.63 : 29,844.75 = 12,195.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,626.63/29,844.75 = 12,195.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,626.63x = 29,844.75 × 12,195.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,626.63x = 363,962,396.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,962,396.75/21,626.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,829.36

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