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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,136.66, 29,161.99 and 12,182.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,136.66, 29,161.99 and 12,182.94 is: 16,808.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,136.66 : 29,161.99 = 12,182.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,136.66/29,161.99 = 12,182.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,136.66x = 29,161.99 × 12,182.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,136.66x = 355,278,774.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,278,774.45/21,136.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,808.65

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