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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,116.96, 29,141.28 and 12,161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,116.96, 29,141.28 and 12,161.12 is: 16,782.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,116.96 : 29,141.28 = 12,161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,116.96/29,141.28 = 12,161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,116.96x = 29,141.28 × 12,161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,116.96x = 354,390,603.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,390,603.03/21,116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,782.27

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