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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,126.81, 29,146.45 and 12,169.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,126.81, 29,146.45 and 12,169.53 is: 16,789.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,126.81 : 29,146.45 = 12,169.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,126.81/29,146.45 = 12,169.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,126.81x = 29,146.45 × 12,169.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,126.81x = 354,698,597.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,698,597.67/21,126.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,789.03

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