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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,111.12, 29,136.96 and 12,157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,111.12, 29,136.96 and 12,157.02 is: 16,778.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,111.12 : 29,136.96 = 12,157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,111.12/29,136.96 = 12,157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,111.12x = 29,136.96 × 12,157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,111.12x = 354,218,605.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,218,605.46/21,111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,778.77

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