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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,121.92, 29,151.32 and 12,167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,121.92, 29,151.32 and 12,167.68 is: 16,793.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,121.92 : 29,151.32 = 12,167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,121.92/29,151.32 = 12,167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,121.92x = 29,151.32 × 12,167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,121.92x = 354,703,933.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,703,933.34/21,121.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,793.17

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