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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,136.52, 29,168.82 and 12,182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,136.52, 29,168.82 and 12,182.54 is: 16,812.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,136.52 : 29,168.82 = 12,182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,136.52/29,168.82 = 12,182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,136.52x = 29,168.82 × 12,182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,136.52x = 355,350,316.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,350,316.40/21,136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,812.15

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