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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,132.19, 29,161.46 and 12,181.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,132.19, 29,161.46 and 12,181.01 is: 16,809.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,132.19 : 29,161.46 = 12,181.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,132.19/29,161.46 = 12,181.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,132.19x = 29,161.46 × 12,181.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,132.19x = 355,215,974.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,215,974.97/21,132.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,809.24

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