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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,114.67, 29,148.79 and 12,160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,114.67, 29,148.79 and 12,160.44 is: 16,787.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,114.67 : 29,148.79 = 12,160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,114.67/29,148.79 = 12,160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,114.67x = 29,148.79 × 12,160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,114.67x = 354,462,111.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,462,111.87/21,114.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,787.48

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