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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,117.39, 29,145.09 and 12,163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,117.39, 29,145.09 and 12,163.17 is: 16,786.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,117.39 : 29,145.09 = 12,163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,117.39/29,145.09 = 12,163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,117.39x = 29,145.09 × 12,163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,117.39x = 354,496,684.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,496,684.34/21,117.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,786.96

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