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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,133.62, 29,164.34 and 12,181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,133.62, 29,164.34 and 12,181.06 is: 16,809.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,133.62 : 29,164.34 = 12,181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,133.62/29,164.34 = 12,181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,133.62x = 29,164.34 × 12,181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,133.62x = 355,252,575.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,252,575.40/21,133.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,809.83

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