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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,112.65, 29,135.09 and 12,160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,112.65, 29,135.09 and 12,160.13 is: 16,780.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,112.65 : 29,135.09 = 12,160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,112.65/29,135.09 = 12,160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,112.65x = 29,135.09 × 12,160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,112.65x = 354,286,366.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,286,366.69/21,112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,780.76

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