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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,131.69, 29,160.77 and 12,180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,131.69, 29,160.77 and 12,180.51 is: 16,808.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,131.69 : 29,160.77 = 12,180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,131.69/29,160.77 = 12,180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,131.69x = 29,160.77 × 12,180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,131.69x = 355,192,989.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,192,989.69/21,131.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,808.55

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