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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,105.54, 29,130.48 and 12,158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,105.54, 29,130.48 and 12,158.22 is: 16,781.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,105.54 : 29,130.48 = 12,158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,105.54/29,130.48 = 12,158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,105.54x = 29,130.48 × 12,158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,105.54x = 354,174,784.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,174,784.55/21,105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,781.13

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