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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,122.53, 29,141.95 and 12,169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,122.53, 29,141.95 and 12,169.80 is: 16,790.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,122.53 : 29,141.95 = 12,169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,122.53/29,141.95 = 12,169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,122.53x = 29,141.95 × 12,169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,122.53x = 354,651,703.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,651,703.11/21,122.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,790.21

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