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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,111.38, 29,135.05 and 12,158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,111.38, 29,135.05 and 12,158.69 is: 16,779.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,111.38 : 29,135.05 = 12,158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,111.38/29,135.05 = 12,158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,111.38x = 29,135.05 × 12,158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,111.38x = 354,243,865.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,243,865.01/21,111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,779.76

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