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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,137.02, 29,169.39 and 12,184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,137.02, 29,169.39 and 12,184.36 is: 16,814.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,137.02 : 29,169.39 = 12,184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,137.02/29,169.39 = 12,184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,137.02x = 29,169.39 × 12,184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,137.02x = 355,410,348.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,410,348.74/21,137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,814.59

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