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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,137.02, 29,169.48 and 12,183.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,137.02, 29,169.48 and 12,183.01 is: 16,812.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,137.02 : 29,169.48 = 12,183.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,137.02/29,169.48 = 12,183.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,137.02x = 29,169.48 × 12,183.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,137.02x = 355,372,066.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,372,066.53/21,137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,812.78

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