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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,643.52, 29,868.90 and 12,212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,643.52, 29,868.90 and 12,212.42 is: 16,853.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,643.52 : 29,868.90 = 12,212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,643.52/29,868.90 = 12,212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,643.52x = 29,868.90 × 12,212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,643.52x = 364,771,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,771,551.74/21,643.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,853.61

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