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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,137.17, 29,168.24 and 12,184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,137.17, 29,168.24 and 12,184.13 is: 16,813.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,137.17 : 29,168.24 = 12,184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,137.17/29,168.24 = 12,184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,137.17x = 29,168.24 × 12,184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,137.17x = 355,389,628.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,389,628.03/21,137.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,813.49

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