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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,626.75, 29,844.92 and 12,195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,626.75, 29,844.92 and 12,195.32 is: 16,829.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,626.75 : 29,844.92 = 12,195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,626.75/29,844.92 = 12,195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,626.75x = 29,844.92 × 12,195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,626.75x = 363,968,231.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,968,231.04/21,626.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,829.54

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