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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,121.41, 29,154.05 and 12,174.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,121.41, 29,154.05 and 12,174.89 is: 16,805.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,121.41 : 29,154.05 = 12,174.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,121.41/29,154.05 = 12,174.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,121.41x = 29,154.05 × 12,174.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,121.41x = 354,947,145.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,947,145.16/21,121.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,805.09

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