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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,131.69, 29,157.98 and 12,179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,131.69, 29,157.98 and 12,179.57 is: 16,805.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,131.69 : 29,157.98 = 12,179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,131.69/29,157.98 = 12,179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,131.69x = 29,157.98 × 12,179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,131.69x = 355,131,451.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,131,451.78/21,131.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,805.64

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