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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,122.40, 29,149.60 and 12,169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,122.40, 29,149.60 and 12,169.20 is: 16,793.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,122.40 : 29,149.60 = 12,169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,122.40/29,149.60 = 12,169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,122.40x = 29,149.60 × 12,169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,122.40x = 354,727,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,727,312.32/21,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,793.89

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