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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,626.84, 29,846.06 and 12,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,626.84, 29,846.06 and 12,195.20 is: 16,829.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,626.84 : 29,846.06 = 12,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,626.84/29,846.06 = 12,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,626.84x = 29,846.06 × 12,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,626.84x = 363,978,460.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,978,460.71/21,626.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,829.95

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