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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,133.13, 29,163.66 and 12,180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,133.13, 29,163.66 and 12,180.56 is: 16,809.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,133.13 : 29,163.66 = 12,180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,133.13/29,163.66 = 12,180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,133.13x = 29,163.66 × 12,180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,133.13x = 355,229,564.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,229,564.63/21,133.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,809.14

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