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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,135.93, 29,167.53 and 12,183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,135.93, 29,167.53 and 12,183.38 is: 16,813.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,135.93 : 29,167.53 = 12,183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,135.93/29,167.53 = 12,183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,135.93x = 29,167.53 × 12,183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,135.93x = 355,359,128.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,359,128.88/21,135.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,813.03

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