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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,133.37, 29,166.82 and 12,061.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,133.37, 29,166.82 and 12,061.91 is: 16,647.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,133.37 : 29,166.82 = 12,061.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,133.37/29,166.82 = 12,061.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,133.37x = 29,166.82 × 12,061.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,133.37x = 351,807,600.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,807,600.59/21,133.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,647.02

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