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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,133.88, 29,164.46 and 12,181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,133.88, 29,164.46 and 12,181.40 is: 16,810.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,133.88 : 29,164.46 = 12,181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,133.88/29,164.46 = 12,181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,133.88x = 29,164.46 × 12,181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,133.88x = 355,263,953.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,263,953.04/21,133.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,810.16

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