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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,112.62, 29,139.03 and 12,158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,112.62, 29,139.03 and 12,158.52 is: 16,780.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,112.62 : 29,139.03 = 12,158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,112.62/29,139.03 = 12,158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,112.62x = 29,139.03 × 12,158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,112.62x = 354,287,479.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,287,479.04/21,112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,780.84

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