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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,111.72, 29,133.18 and 12,159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,111.72, 29,133.18 and 12,159.48 is: 16,779.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,111.72 : 29,133.18 = 12,159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,111.72/29,133.18 = 12,159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,111.72x = 29,133.18 × 12,159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,111.72x = 354,244,319.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,244,319.55/21,111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,779.51

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