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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,627.03, 29,846.16 and 12,195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,627.03, 29,846.16 and 12,195.39 is: 16,830.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,627.03 : 29,846.16 = 12,195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,627.03/29,846.16 = 12,195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,627.03x = 29,846.16 × 12,195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,627.03x = 363,985,561.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,985,561.20/21,627.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,830.12

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